Geological deformation wireless monitoring sensor device

By combining wireless data transmission and solar power with a waterproof protective enclosure, the data acquisition and power supply issues of the sensors were resolved, enabling stable monitoring in complex environments and improving the lifespan of the equipment and the reliability of data transmission.

CN224535084UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21CHONGQING INST OF SURVEYING & MAPPING SCI & TECH (CHONGQING MAP COMPILATION CENT)
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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CHONGQING INST OF SURVEYING & MAPPING SCI & TECH (CHONGQING MAP COMPILATION CENT)
Filing Date
2025-07-25
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of geological deformation wireless monitoring sensing device, including protective box, sensor monitoring component and wireless gateway data collector, mounting bracket is provided in protective box, wireless gateway data collector is set in protective box top and is connected with sensor monitoring component, solar power supply component is set on protective box, wireless gateway data collector is built-in internet of things card;Effectively prevent rainwater, dust etc. Into the inside of box, protect sensor monitoring component and wireless gateway data collector from outside environment invasion, improve the reliability and stability of monitoring system;Through wireless transmission sensor monitoring component data collected, without laying a large number of data transmission line, simplify construction process, reduce construction cost and later maintenance cost;Adopt solar power supply without setting a large number of external power line, solve the problem of power supply difficulty in remote areas such as field, guarantee the stable operation of sensor and data collector.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated deformation monitoring technology, and in particular to a wireless geological deformation monitoring sensor device. Background Technology

[0002] In fields such as construction engineering and geological disaster prevention, deformation monitoring of buildings, structures, and geological formations in the field is crucial. Automated deformation monitoring, through the real-time acquisition of data using various sensors, can promptly identify potential safety hazards, providing key information for engineering maintenance and disaster early warning. However, existing automated deformation monitoring systems have many problems that urgently need to be addressed.

[0003] Traditional deformation monitoring sensors primarily rely on wired transmission for data acquisition, requiring extensive data transmission cabling. In complex building environments or rugged terrain, cabling is not only difficult and costly to install, but also susceptible to external interference such as construction damage and natural corrosion, leading to data transmission interruptions or distortions. Furthermore, power supply is a significant challenge in remote areas. Conventional mains power is limited by grid coverage and insufficient for field monitoring needs; battery power, on the other hand, suffers from insufficient battery life and frequent battery replacements, increasing maintenance costs and potentially causing data loss due to delayed battery replacements.

[0004] In terms of protection, most existing sensor protection devices have simple structures and poor waterproof and dustproof performance, making them unsuitable for harsh outdoor environments. Rainwater intrusion and dust accumulation can damage the internal electronic components of the sensor, reducing its lifespan and measurement accuracy. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automated deformation monitoring sensor device that can achieve wireless data acquisition, efficient power supply, and good protective performance. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a wireless geological deformation monitoring sensor device to solve the problems of difficult data acquisition line laying, inconvenient power supply, and insufficient sensor protection in the prior art, thereby improving the efficiency, reliability, and adaptability of automated deformation monitoring.

[0006] Therefore, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a wireless monitoring and sensing device for geological deformation, including a protective box, a sensor monitoring component and a wireless gateway data collector installed inside the protective box. The protective box is provided with a mounting bracket for installing the sensor monitoring component. The wireless gateway data collector is installed on the top of the protective box and connected to the sensor monitoring component. The protective box is provided with a solar power supply component for powering the wireless gateway data collector and the sensor monitoring component. The wireless gateway data collector wirelessly transmits the data collected by the sensor monitoring component through a built-in IoT card.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the above solution, the mounting bracket is L-shaped and includes a vertical section that is mounted on the wall by expansion screws, a horizontal section for mounting the sensor monitoring components, and is equipped with a level tube bubble. The mounting bracket is made of stainless steel.

[0008] More preferably, the protective box has fixed brackets on both sides of the back for mounting on the wall, and a door on the front. The solar power supply component includes solar panels laid on the upper surface and the left and right sides of the protective box, and a solar energy storage device installed inside the protective box. The protective box is made of lightweight waterproof material.

[0009] More preferably, the upper end of the door is connected to the protective box via a hinge, the lower end is equipped with a box lock for locking the door, and the front of the door is provided with an equipment nameplate and a sprayed QR code indicating the monitoring items.

[0010] More preferably, the bubble in the level tube is L-shaped and is embedded in the horizontal section of the mounting bracket.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The protective enclosure effectively prevents rainwater and dust from entering the enclosure, protecting the sensor monitoring components and wireless gateway data collector from external environmental damage, extending the service life of the equipment, and improving the reliability and stability of the monitoring system; the data collected by the sensor monitoring components is wirelessly transmitted via the IoT card built into the wireless gateway data collector, eliminating the need for laying numerous data transmission lines, simplifying the construction process, and reducing construction and maintenance costs; the use of solar power eliminates the need for numerous external power lines, solving the problem of power supply difficulties in remote areas such as the field, and ensuring the stable operation of the sensors and data collector; it is suitable for automated deformation monitoring of various building walls and outdoor environments, and different types of sensors can be flexibly configured according to actual monitoring needs, exhibiting strong versatility and adaptability. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective box of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sensor monitoring component of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sensor monitoring component of this utility model. Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a wireless geological deformation monitoring sensor device includes a protective housing 1, a sensor monitoring component 2 and a wireless gateway data collector 3 installed inside the protective housing 1. The protective housing 1 is provided with a mounting bracket 4 for installing the sensor monitoring component 2. The wireless gateway data collector 3 is installed on the top of the protective housing 1 and connected to the sensor monitoring component 2. The protective housing 1 is provided with a solar power supply component for powering the wireless gateway data collector 3 and the sensor monitoring component 2. The wireless gateway data collector 3 wirelessly transmits the data collected by the sensor monitoring component 2 through a built-in Internet of Things card.

[0018] The mounting bracket 4 is L-shaped and includes a vertical section that is mounted on the wall via expansion screws, a horizontal section for mounting the sensor monitoring component 2, and a level tube bubble 6. The mounting bracket 4 is made of stainless steel. The vertical section has three threaded holes in a triangular shape to ensure stable connection of the mounting bracket 4. The horizontal section has two threaded holes for connection to the sensor monitoring component 2 via expansion screws. A connecting plate 201 connected to the horizontal section is located below the sensor monitoring component 2. The level tube bubble 6, in an L-shape, is embedded within the horizontal section of the mounting bracket 4, facilitating quick adjustment of the mounting bracket 4 to a horizontal position during installation, ensuring accurate sensor installation, and thus improving the precision of the monitoring data.

[0019] The protective enclosure 1 has mounting lugs 7 on both sides of its back for wall mounting, and a door 8 on its front. The solar power supply assembly includes solar panels 101 laid on the upper surface and the left and right sides of the protective enclosure 1, and a solar energy storage device 5 installed inside the protective enclosure 1. The protective enclosure 1 is made of lightweight and waterproof material. The protective enclosure 1 is mounted on the wall using threaded holes on the four mounting lugs 7 on both sides of its back and expansion screws, ensuring the stability of the protective enclosure 1. The lightweight and waterproof material of the protective enclosure 1 effectively reduces the overall weight of the device and provides reliable waterproof protection for the internal equipment. The solar panels 101 can fully utilize solar energy, converting light energy into electrical energy. The solar panels 101 are connected to the solar energy storage device 5 installed inside the enclosure via power lines to store excess electrical energy, ensuring long-term operation of the device and solving the problem of power supply difficulties in remote areas such as the field. When installing the protective enclosure 1, a waterproof layer is applied to the connection between the protective enclosure 1 and the wall to prevent rainwater from seeping in through the gaps. The solar energy storage device 5 is connected to the sensor monitoring component 2 and the wireless gateway data collector 3 through the lines to supply them with energy.

[0020] The upper end of the door 8 is connected to the protective enclosure 1 via a hinge 801, and the lower end is equipped with an enclosure latch 802 for securing the door 8. The front of the door 8 features an equipment nameplate 804 and a spray-painted QR code 803 indicating monitoring information. The door 8 is connected to the protective enclosure 1 via the hinge 801 and the latch 802, facilitating the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the equipment inside the enclosure 1. Scanning the QR code 803 allows for quick access to relevant monitoring information, and the equipment nameplate 804 indicates basic device information, facilitating management, identification, and maintenance.

[0021] The wireless gateway data collector 3 is powered by a solar panel 101 and a solar power supply component 5. It wirelessly transmits data collected by the sensor monitoring component 2 via a built-in IoT card. This wireless transmission of data to the remote monitoring center via the built-in IoT card achieves real-time remote transmission of monitoring data, avoiding many drawbacks of wired transmission. The wireless gateway data collector 3 is fixed to the protective housing 1 with screws and connected to the sensor monitoring component 2 via wiring.

[0022] The sensors in sensor monitoring component 2 are selected according to the monitoring needs, thereby monitoring the deformation of buildings or geological bodies in different dimensions. For example, the inclinometer can monitor the changes in the tilt angle of the structure, and the hydrostatic level can monitor the changes in settlement, providing data support for a comprehensive understanding of the status of the monitored object.

[0023] At the selected building wall or field monitoring point, determine the installation position of the mounting bracket 4 according to the design requirements. During the installation process, adjust the angle of the mounting bracket 4 to center the bubble of the level tube bubble 6 and ensure that the mounting bracket 4 is horizontal. The sensor monitoring component 2 is fixed on the horizontal section of the mounting bracket 4 through the connecting plate 201. When installing, pay attention to the installation direction and angle of each sensor in the sensor monitoring component 2 to ensure that it can accurately collect monitoring data.

[0024] Cover the installed sensor monitoring component 2 with the protective enclosure 1 to prevent rain and dust from entering; lay the solar panel 101 on the top and left and right sides of the protective enclosure 1, and connect the solar panel 101 to the solar energy storage device 5 inside the protective enclosure 1, ensuring that the circuit connection is correct and the contact is good; place the wireless gateway data collector 3 in a suitable position inside the protective enclosure 1, install the IoT card of the wireless gateway data collector 3, and connect it to the sensor monitoring component 2 to ensure that the data transmission line connection is stable; set the parameters according to the equipment instructions to enable it to perform wireless data transmission normally.

[0025] After installation, check the installation angle and orientation of the solar panel 101 to ensure that it can receive sunlight to the maximum extent; confirm whether the solar panel 101 is charging the energy storage device normally; use a multimeter and other tools to measure the output voltage of the solar energy storage device 5 to ensure that its output voltage is stable within the operating voltage range of the wireless gateway data collector 3 and the sensor monitoring component 2.

[0026] Start the wireless gateway data collector 3 and set parameters such as data acquisition frequency and transmission interval through the supporting management software or device operation interface; check whether the sensor monitoring component 2 is working properly and whether the data acquisition is accurate; use a remote monitoring device or platform to test whether the wireless gateway data collector 3 can successfully transmit the data collected by the sensor monitoring component 2 to the remote monitoring center through the IoT card, ensuring stable data transmission without loss.

[0027] During the monitoring process, staff can view the monitoring data in real time through the remote monitoring platform to keep track of the deformation of the monitored object; regularly check whether there is dust or debris obstructing the surface of the solar panel 101, and clean it in time if necessary to ensure the power generation efficiency of the solar panel 101; check whether the box lock 802 is locked and whether the box door 8 is sealed well to prevent rainwater and dust from entering the box.

[0028] Perform a comprehensive inspection of the device at regular intervals (e.g., once a month); check whether the connection between the mounting bracket 4 and the wall is secure and whether there is any loosening or deformation; check whether the sensor monitoring component 2 is securely installed and whether the data is normal; check the waterproof sealing performance of the protective box 1 and whether there is any damage to the surface of the protective box 1; check whether the circuit connection of the solar panel 101 is normal and whether the power of the solar energy storage device 5 is sufficient; check the working status of the wireless gateway data collector 3 and whether the data transmission is normal. If there are any problems, record them in time and arrange for maintenance personnel to handle them.

[0029] Regularly clean the surface of the solar panel 101, using a clean, soft cloth or brush to remove dust, bird droppings, and other debris to ensure that the solar panel 101 can fully receive sunlight; clean and protect the surface of the housing 1 to prevent dirt buildup from affecting the appearance and protective performance of the housing; for the sensor monitoring component 2, clean and calibrate it regularly according to its instruction manual to ensure the accuracy of the measurement data.

[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A wireless monitoring and sensing device for geological deformation, characterized in that: The device includes a protective enclosure (1), a sensor monitoring component (2) installed inside the protective enclosure (1), and a wireless gateway data collector (3). The protective enclosure (1) is equipped with a mounting bracket (4) for installing the sensor monitoring component (2). The wireless gateway data collector (3) is installed on the top of the protective enclosure (1) and connected to the sensor monitoring component (2). The protective enclosure (1) is equipped with a solar power supply component for powering the wireless gateway data collector (3) and the sensor monitoring component (2). The wireless gateway data collector (3) wirelessly transmits the data collected by the sensor monitoring component (2) through a built-in IoT card.

2. The wireless geological deformation monitoring sensor device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (4) is L-shaped and includes a vertical section that is mounted on the wall by expansion screws, a horizontal section for mounting the sensor monitoring component (2), and is equipped with a level tube bubble (6). The mounting bracket (4) is made of stainless steel.

3. A wireless geological deformation monitoring sensor device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The protective box (1) has fixed brackets (7) on both sides of the back for mounting on the wall, and a box door (8) on the front. The solar power supply component includes solar panels (101) laid on the upper surface and the left and right sides of the protective box (1), and solar energy storage device (5) installed inside the protective box (1). The protective box (1) is made of lightweight waterproof material.

4. The wireless geological deformation monitoring sensor device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the door (8) is connected to the protective box (1) via a hinge (801), and the lower end is equipped with a box lock (802) for locking the door (8). The front of the door (8) is provided with an equipment nameplate (804) and a sprayed QR code (803) indicating the monitoring project information.

5. The wireless geological deformation monitoring sensor device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The level tube bubble (6) is L-shaped and is embedded in the horizontal section of the mounting bracket (4).