Outdoor observation tower protection device and outdoor observation tower
By designing an automated outdoor observation pier protection device, the problem of instrument damage under extreme weather conditions was solved, enabling single-person operation, automatic protection, and efficient measurement, thereby improving construction quality and measurement accuracy.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SINOHYDRO BUREAU 8 CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing outdoor observation piers lack effective protection, which leads to damage to the instruments under extreme weather conditions, affecting measurement accuracy and construction quality. In addition, the operation of individual umbrellas and nighttime lighting requires multiple people, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.
An outdoor observation pier protection device was designed, comprising a protective umbrella, support components, and a control box. It utilizes a hydraulic or electric control system to automatically adjust the umbrella blades and support rods, and combines solar power supply and sensing devices to achieve automatic protection and shielding.
It enables single-person operation, automatic instrument protection, avoids the influence of external environment, improves measurement accuracy and construction quality, is energy-saving and environmentally friendly, and is simple and reliable to operate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the protection of outdoor observation piers, specifically to an outdoor observation pier protection device and an outdoor observation pier. Background Technology
[0002] During construction, the accuracy and quality of measurements directly affect the final quality of the structure. The accuracy and quality of measurements place high demands on the precision of the instruments themselves and the surrounding environment, especially considering the significant random errors caused by natural conditions. Effectively eliminating the impact of random errors on measurement accuracy is crucial. To avoid the influence of natural conditions on instrument accuracy, the common practice is to not use umbrellas in good weather, but to provide umbrellas for the measuring instruments in bad weather. During operation, one person is responsible for holding the umbrella while another is responsible for the work. At night, additional personnel are needed for lighting. In special regions with frequent extreme weather events and frequent rain, instruments are often exposed to sudden downpours, causing significant damage to precision instruments. Furthermore, holding an umbrella and providing nighttime lighting both require multiple operators, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is that, in view of the shortcomings of existing outdoor observation piers which are exposed to the environment without effective protection, this utility model provides an outdoor observation pier protection device and an outdoor observation pier that can prevent the instruments on the observation pier from being affected by the external environment.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] An outdoor observation pier protection device, characterized by its structure including a protective umbrella, a support assembly, and a control box.
[0006] The protective umbrella includes an umbrella base and umbrella leaves connected to the umbrella base. The umbrella leaves include a central umbrella leaf and peripheral umbrella leaves. The center of the central umbrella leaf is fixedly connected to the umbrella base. The periphery of the central umbrella leaf is hinged to the peripheral umbrella leaves. A third telescopic rod is installed between the central umbrella leaf and the peripheral umbrella leaves.
[0007] The support assembly includes a first support rod, a second support rod, and a third support rod that are hinged together in sequence. The first support rod is installed vertically. A second telescopic rod is installed between the first support rod and the second support rod. A first telescopic rod is installed between the second support rod and the third support rod. The end of the third support rod is connected to the umbrella base of the protective umbrella.
[0008] The control box is connected to the first telescopic rod, the second telescopic rod, and the third telescopic rod, and controls the extension or retraction of the first telescopic rod, the second telescopic rod, and the third telescopic rod.
[0009] A further optimization of the above scheme is that the first telescopic rod, the second telescopic rod, and the third telescopic rod are all hydraulic rods, and a hydraulic control system is installed in the control box. The hydraulic control system is connected to the first telescopic rod, the second telescopic rod, and the third telescopic rod respectively, and the extension or shortening of the first telescopic rod, the second telescopic rod, and the third telescopic rod is controlled by hydraulic changes.
[0010] A further optimization of the above scheme is that an electrical control system is installed inside the control box, and the electrical control system is connected to the hydraulic control system to control the opening and closing of the solenoid valves in the hydraulic control system.
[0011] A further optimization of the above scheme is that a solar panel is installed on the protective umbrella, an energy storage system is installed in the control box, the solar panel is connected to the energy storage system via a solar energy conversion mechanism, and the energy storage system is connected to the power control system.
[0012] A further optimization of the above solution is that temperature sensors and water level sensors are evenly distributed on the protective umbrella, and the temperature sensors and water level sensors are connected to the power control system. The power control system controls the optimal shielding position and angle of the protective umbrella based on the detection data of the temperature sensors and water level sensors.
[0013] A further optimization of the above solution is that the protective umbrella is made of a combination of rigid and waterproof flexible materials, the central umbrella leaf is made of rigid material, and the peripheral umbrella leaves are made of rigid and waterproof flexible materials spliced together at intervals.
[0014] A further optimization of the above scheme is that the diameter of the central umbrella leaf is larger than the outer diameter of the observation pier, and when the protective umbrella is closed, the peripheral umbrella leaves bend downward and cover the upper part of the observation pier.
[0015] A further optimization of the above solution is that the first support rod is mounted on the control box, and the control box is equipped with a control module. The control module is mounted on the first support rod and is electrically connected to the control box through a button control component.
[0016] Based on the same inventive concept, this utility model also provides an outdoor observation pier, which includes a pier base and a pier body, and the outdoor observation pier protection device is installed near the pier body.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0018] 1) The device of this utility model can be used by one person to complete the measurement work. The device of this utility model is simple, convenient and fast to operate, stable and reliable. It can effectively protect the safety of the instruments on the observation pier and prevent them from being damaged by the outside world. It avoids the influence of external environment such as temperature and sunlight on the measurement accuracy of the instruments during the use of the instruments and improves the construction quality of the structure.
[0019] 2) This utility model is environmentally friendly, energy-saving, and highly integrated. Attached Figure Description
[0020] 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, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the protective umbrella in the closed state of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the protective umbrella of this utility model in the open state.
[0023] Figure 3 This is the main structural diagram of the protective umbrella.
[0024] Figure 4 A top-down view of the protective umbrella structure. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific preferred embodiments, but this does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0028] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 4 An embodiment of the outdoor observation pier protection device of this utility model includes an observation pier 1, a protective umbrella 2, a support component 3, and a control box 4.
[0029] The observation pier 1 includes a pier base 11 and a pier body 12 erected on the pier base 11. A measuring instrument 13 is installed on the top of the pier body 12.
[0030] The protective umbrella 2 includes an umbrella base 21 and umbrella leaves 22 connected to the umbrella base 21. The umbrella leaves 22 include a central umbrella leaf 221 and peripheral umbrella leaves 222. The central umbrella leaf 221 is fixedly connected to the umbrella base 21 at its center, and the periphery of the central umbrella leaf 221 is hinged to the peripheral umbrella leaves 222. A third telescopic rod 223 is installed between the central umbrella leaf 221 and the peripheral umbrella leaves 222. The protective umbrella 2 can be opened or closed by extending or shortening the third telescopic rod 223. In its open state, the protective umbrella 2 primarily protects the observation pier 1 and the measuring instrument 13 from sunlight and rain. In its closed state, it primarily protects the observation pier 1 and the measuring instrument 13 for safety.
[0031] The support assembly 3 includes a first support rod 31, a second support rod 32, and a third support rod 33, which are hinged sequentially. The first support rod 31 is installed vertically. A second telescopic rod 34 is installed between the first support rod 31 and the second support rod 32. A first telescopic rod 35 is installed between the second support rod 32 and the third support rod 33. The end of the third support rod 33 is connected to the umbrella base 21 of the protective umbrella 2. By controlling the extension or retraction of the first telescopic rod 35 and the second telescopic rod 34, the support angle and support position of the support assembly 3 can be adjusted.
[0032] The control box 4 is connected to the first telescopic rod 35, the second telescopic rod 34 and the third telescopic rod 223, and controls the extension or retraction of the first telescopic rod 35, the second telescopic rod 34 and the third telescopic rod 223.
[0033] When this utility model is in use, the extension or retraction of the first telescopic rod 35 and the second telescopic rod 34 can be controlled by the control box 4, so that the protective umbrella 2 can be moved directly above the measuring instrument 13 on the observation pier 1. Then, the extension or retraction of the third telescopic rod 223 can be controlled to open or close the protective umbrella 2, thereby protecting the measuring instrument 13.
[0034] In one specific embodiment, the first telescopic rod 35, the second telescopic rod 34, and the third telescopic rod 223 are all hydraulic rods. A hydraulic control system is installed in the control box 4, and the hydraulic control system is connected to the first telescopic rod 35, the second telescopic rod 34, and the third telescopic rod 223 respectively. The extension or retraction of the first telescopic rod 35, the second telescopic rod 34, and the third telescopic rod 223 is controlled by hydraulic changes. Obviously, the first telescopic rod 35, the second telescopic rod 34, and the third telescopic rod 223 in this invention are not limited to hydraulic rods; pneumatic rods or electric push rods can also be used.
[0035] In one specific embodiment, the control box 4 is also equipped with a power control system, which is connected to the solenoid valve in the hydraulic control system and is used to control the opening and closing of the solenoid valve in the hydraulic control system to realize automatic control of the hydraulic control system.
[0036] To conserve energy, solar panels 5 are installed on the protective umbrella 2, and an energy storage system for storing electricity is installed inside the control box 4. The solar panels 5 are connected to the energy storage system via a solar energy conversion mechanism (used to convert solar energy into electrical energy, not shown in the figure), and the energy storage system is connected to the power control system. Thus, solar energy can be absorbed by the solar panels 5 and converted into electrical energy by the solar energy conversion mechanism, and then stored by the energy storage system for use by the power control system.
[0037] To facilitate automatic adjustment of the shielding position and angle of the protective umbrella 2, temperature sensors and water level sensors are evenly distributed on the umbrella 2. These sensors are connected to the power control system. The power control system controls the optimal shielding position and angle of the umbrella based on the detection data from the temperature and water level sensors, and also controls the umbrella blades 22 to rotate to the optimal position. It should be noted that the method for automatically adjusting the shielding position and angle of the protective umbrella 2 and rotating it to the optimal position is existing technology.
[0038] To facilitate the installation of the solar panel 5, the protective umbrella 2 is constructed by combining rigid and waterproof flexible materials. The central umbrella leaf 221 is made of a rigid material, while the peripheral umbrella leaves 222 are formed by alternating rigid material umbrella leaves 2221 and waterproof flexible material umbrella leaves 2222. This allows the solar panel 5 to be installed on the rigid material umbrella leaves 2221 of both the central and peripheral umbrella leaves 222.
[0039] To protect the measuring instrument 13, the diameter of the central umbrella leaf 221 is larger than the outer diameter of the observation pier 1. When the protective umbrella 2 is closed, the peripheral umbrella leaves 222 bend downward and cover the upper part of the observation pier 12.
[0040] To simplify installation, the first support rod 31 is mounted on the control box 4, and the control box 4 is equipped with a control module 41. The control module 41 is mounted on the first support rod 4, and the control module 41 is electrically connected to the power control system inside the control box 4 through a button control component.
[0041] In specific manufacturing, the control box 4 of this utility model can be made of iron components assembled and welded together, with structural dimensions of 800 (length) * 600 (width) * 500 (height) mm. The hydraulic control system, power control system and energy storage system are set inside it as the control center of the entire device. The first support rod 31 of the support component 3 is bolted to the upper center position of the control box 4 as the foundation and counterweight of the entire device.
[0042] The first support rod 31, the second support rod 32, and the third support rod 33 of the support assembly 3 can be made of circular steel tubes.
[0043] The protective umbrella 2 is customized to the corresponding shape based on the cross-sectional shape of the pier body 12 of the observation pier 1.
[0044] When using this utility model, simply open the control module 41 with the key and press the button inside to control the movement of the components. The umbrella leaf 22 will open automatically and be adjusted to the appropriate position. The entire process requires no manual intervention. The umbrella leaf 22 will be automatically rotated to the appropriate position through the temperature sensor and water sensor to shield the instrument 13 from sunlight and rain, ensuring the temperature and humidity of the measuring instrument 13 are stable, thereby ensuring that the measurement accuracy meets the requirements.
[0045] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the technical solution of this utility model, or modify it into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this utility model. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model without departing from the content of the technical solution of this utility model should fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of this utility model.
Claims
1. An outdoor viewing-pier protection device, characterized by: Includes protective umbrella, support components, and control box. The protective umbrella includes an umbrella base and umbrella leaves connected to the umbrella base. The umbrella leaves include a central umbrella leaf and peripheral umbrella leaves. The central umbrella leaf is fixedly connected to the umbrella base at its center. The periphery of the central umbrella leaf is hinged to the peripheral umbrella leaves. A third telescopic rod is installed between the central umbrella leaf and the peripheral umbrella leaves. The support assembly includes a first support rod, a second support rod, and a third support rod that are hinged together in sequence. The first support rod is installed vertically. A second telescopic rod is installed between the first support rod and the second support rod. A first telescopic rod is installed between the second support rod and the third support rod. The end of the third support rod is connected to the umbrella base of the protective umbrella. The control box is connected to the first telescopic rod, the second telescopic rod, and the third telescopic rod, and controls the extension or retraction of the first telescopic rod, the second telescopic rod, and the third telescopic rod.
2. The outdoor viewing pier protection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The first, second, and third telescopic rods are all hydraulic rods. A hydraulic control system is installed in the control box. The hydraulic control system is connected to the first, second, and third telescopic rods respectively, and controls the extension or retraction of the first, second, and third telescopic rods through hydraulic changes.
3. The outdoor viewing pier protection apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The control box houses an electrical control system, which is connected to the hydraulic control system and is used to control the opening and closing of the solenoid valves within the hydraulic control system.
4. The outdoor viewing pier protection apparatus of claim 3, wherein, Solar panels are installed on the protective umbrella, and an energy storage system is installed inside the control box. The solar panels are connected to the energy storage system via a solar energy conversion mechanism, and the energy storage system is connected to the power control system.
5. The outdoor viewing pier protection apparatus of claim 4, wherein, Temperature sensors and water level sensors are evenly distributed on the protective umbrella. The temperature sensors and water level sensors are connected to the power control system. The power control system controls the optimal shielding position and angle of the protective umbrella based on the detection data of the temperature sensors and water level sensors.
6. The outdoor viewing pier protection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The protective umbrella is made of a combination of rigid and waterproof flexible materials. The central umbrella leaf is made of rigid material, and the peripheral umbrella leaves are made of rigid and waterproof flexible materials spliced together at intervals.
7. The outdoor viewing pier protection apparatus of claim 6, wherein, The diameter of the central umbrella leaf is larger than the outer diameter of the observation pier. When the protective umbrella is closed, the peripheral umbrella leaves bend downward and cover the upper part of the observation pier.
8. The outdoor viewing pier protection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The first support rod is mounted on the control box, and the control box is equipped with a control module. The control module is mounted on the first support rod and is electrically connected to the control box via a button control component.
9. An outdoor observation pier comprising a pier base and a pier body, characterized in that The outdoor observation pier protection device according to any one of claims 1-8 shall be installed near the pier body.