Foldable storage soil moisture sensor

Abstract

The utility model belongs to soil measuring technical field, and disclose a kind of collapsible storage's soil moisture sensor, including storage box and the sensor body for soil moisture monitoring for being installed in the inside of storage box, the inside top of storage box is equipped with electric telescopic handle, the output end of electric telescopic handle is connected with connecting frame, and sensor body fixed plug-in is in the bottom center of connecting frame, the top of connecting frame is symmetrically connected with two support rods relative to electric telescopic handle, the top of support rod is movably sleeved with support column, and the top of support column is connected in the corresponding side of inside top of storage box, the bottom of connecting frame is connected with four connecting rods in rectangular shape distribution, the bottom of connecting rod is integrally formed with positioning sheet. By the above scheme, the problem that the existing device can ensure the stability of the monitoring process, but cannot conveniently store the sensor body for safe transportation is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of soil measurement technology, specifically a foldable and retractable soil moisture sensor. Background Technology

[0002] A soil moisture sensor is an electronic device used to monitor soil moisture content and other related parameters in real time and accurately. It senses the moisture state in the soil through physical or chemical methods and converts the data into readable information to help users manage soil moisture scientifically. It is widely used in agriculture, forestry, environmental monitoring and other fields. In order to accurately monitor the current soil data, the sensor needs to remain stable during use and not be tilted due to external forces.

[0003] Meanwhile, a soil moisture sensor support frame with application number CN202323317607.6 includes a fixing plate. The four corners of the bottom surface of the fixing plate are provided with positioning rods that extend into the soil for fixation. The center of the fixing plate has a through hole for a probe to pass through. The top surface of the fixing plate has two clamping plates for holding the soil moisture sensor, with the two clamping plates respectively located on both sides of the through hole. In this soil moisture sensor support frame, the probe of the soil moisture sensor is inserted into the soil through the through hole in the fixing plate. The through hole provides support and guidance for the probe insertion, preventing the probe from shifting or bending during insertion. After the probe is inserted into the through hole, the clamping plates clamp and fix the soil moisture sensor, providing support and stability for the soil moisture sensor on the ground, enabling continuous and accurate monitoring.

[0004] However, the following problems were found in the implementation of the relevant technologies: although the existing devices can ensure the stability of the monitoring process, they cannot conveniently store the sensor body for safe transportation. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model provides a foldable and storable soil moisture sensor, which has the advantage of being able to conveniently store the sensor body for safe transportation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a foldable and retractable soil moisture sensor, comprising a storage box and a sensor body for soil moisture monitoring installed inside the storage box. An electric telescopic rod is installed on the top inner side of the storage box. The output end of the electric telescopic rod is connected to a connecting frame, and the sensor body is fixedly inserted into the bottom center of the connecting frame. Two support rods are symmetrically connected to the top of the connecting frame relative to the electric telescopic rod. A support column is movably sleeved on the top of each support rod, and the top of the support column is connected to the corresponding side of the top inner side of the storage box. Four connecting rods are rectangularly distributed and connected to the bottom of the connecting frame. A positioning plate is integrally formed on the bottom of each connecting rod, and a positioning rod is integrally formed on the bottom of the positioning plate, with the bottom of the positioning rod having a conical structure.

[0007] Preferably, the side wall of the electric telescopic rod is fixedly fitted with a fixing seat, and the fixing seat is connected to the corresponding side of the storage box by multiple screws, and the top of the sensor body is connected to the corresponding side of the top of the inner side of the connecting frame.

[0008] Preferably, the front side of the storage box has a slot, and a protective plate is hinged to the bottom of the slot.

[0009] Preferably, a latch is installed between the top of the protective plate and the corresponding side of the storage box, and a handle is connected to the front side of the protective plate.

[0010] Preferably, the storage box is connected to the right outer wall of the storage box, and the top of the storage box is hinged to a top cover.

[0011] Preferably, a latch is installed between the top cover and the corresponding side of the storage box, and a label is attached to the right outer wall of the storage box.

[0012] Preferably, the storage box is equipped with rollers with braking function at each of the four bottom corners, and two handles are connected side by side to the rear outer wall of the storage box.

[0013] Preferably, the connecting rod and the positioning piece, and the positioning piece and the positioning rod are both integrally injection molded structures.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. This utility model allows the sensor body to be pushed down by an electric telescopic rod, which can then insert its probe into the soil for monitoring. When the sensor body needs to be moved, it can be moved up by the electric telescopic rod and then moved by the rollers at the bottom. During the movement, the storage box can provide protection to ensure safety, and the sensor body can be conveniently stored for safe transportation.

[0016] 2. This utility model uses four positioning rods inserted into the soil for reinforcement. The positioning plate at the top of the positioning rods supports the top of the soil, which can increase stability. This ensures that the probe of the sensor body can be stably inserted into the current soil, enabling long-term and stable soil monitoring. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the protective plate of this utility model when opened;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting frame of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage box of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Storage box; 2. Electric telescopic rod; 3. Connecting frame; 4. Sensor body; 5. Support column; 6. Support rod; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Positioning plate; 9. Positioning rod; 10. Fixing base; 11. Protective plate; 12. Handle; 13. Storage box; 14. Top cover; 15. Label paper; 16. Roller; 17. Grip. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, this utility model provides a foldable and retractable soil moisture sensor, including a storage box 1 and a sensor body 4 for soil moisture monitoring installed inside the storage box 1. It can monitor various soil data using existing principles. An electric telescopic rod 2 is installed on the top inner side of the storage box 1. The output end of the electric telescopic rod 2 is bolted to a connecting frame 3, allowing the electric telescopic rod 2 to drive the connecting frame 3 to rise and fall. The sensor body 4 is fixedly inserted into the bottom center of the connecting frame 3. Two support rods 6 are symmetrically threaded onto the top of the connecting frame 3 relative to the electric telescopic rod 2. The design facilitates easy assembly and disassembly. The top of the support rod 6 is movably fitted with a support column 5, and the top of the support column 5 is connected to the corresponding side of the top of the inner side of the storage box 1. The support rod 6 will rise and fall with the connecting frame 3 inside the support column 5. The two sets of support rods 6 and support columns 5 ensure that the connecting frame 3 can rise and fall smoothly. The bottom of the connecting frame 3 is connected to four connecting rods 7 in a rectangular shape by screws. The bottom of the connecting rod 7 is integrally formed with a positioning piece 8, and the bottom of the positioning piece 8 is integrally formed with a positioning rod 9. The stability of the sensor body 4 can be increased by inserting the four positioning rods 9 into the soil, and the bottom of the positioning rod 9 has a conical structure.

[0025] Specifically, the side wall of the electric telescopic rod 2 is fixedly fitted with a fixing seat 10, and the fixing seat 10 is connected to the corresponding side of the storage box 1 by multiple screws, which increases the stability of the electric telescopic rod 2. The top of the sensor body 4 is connected to the corresponding side of the top of the inner side of the connecting frame 3, which increases the stability of the sensor body 4.

[0026] Furthermore, the front of the storage box 1 has a slot, and a protective plate 11 is hinged to the bottom of the slot. The internal structure can be maintained by opening the protective plate 11 through the slot.

[0027] Furthermore, a latch is installed between the top of the protective plate 11 and the corresponding side of the storage box 1. The protective plate 11 can be opened by opening the latch. A handle 12 is connected to the front of the protective plate 11 by screws, which makes it easy to open or close the protective plate 11.

[0028] It is worth noting that the storage box 13 is connected to the right outer wall of the storage box 1 by multiple screws. It can be used to store tools such as brooms. The broom can be removed to clean the soil surface before the sensor body 4 is inserted into the soil, so as to prevent hard objects from damaging the sensor body 4. The top of the storage box 13 is hinged to a top cover 14.

[0029] It is worth noting that a latch is installed between the top cover 14 and the corresponding side of the storage box 13, and a label 15 is attached to the right outer wall of the storage box 13, with the operating instructions marked on the label 15 for easy reference.

[0030] It is worth mentioning that the storage box 1 is equipped with four wheels 16 with braking function at the bottom corners. The rear outer wall of the storage box 1 is connected with two handles 17 in parallel by screws, which facilitates the movement of the device through the wheels 16 and handles 17.

[0031] It is worth emphasizing that the connection between the connecting rod 7 and the positioning piece 8, and the connection between the positioning piece 8 and the positioning rod 9 are both injection-molded integral structures, which are not easily damaged.

[0032] The electric telescopic rod 2 is existing technology and will not be described in detail. Additionally, this utility model also includes a power supply, controller, and switch, which are not the main technical points of this patent and will not be described in detail. The "front, rear, left, and right" perspectives of this device are... Figure 1 The direction shown in the diagram is the reference.

[0033] Working principle: After the device is moved to the designated position by the roller 16 and stopped, the connecting frame 3 is driven to move down by the electric telescopic rod 2 so that the probe of the sensor body 4 can be inserted into the soil. At the same time, the four positioning rods 9 will also be inserted into the soil for reinforcement. The positioning piece 8 on the top of the positioning rod 9 will be supported on the top of the soil for further reinforcement, ensuring that the sensor body 4 can monitor the soil stably for a long time.

[0034] After monitoring is completed, the connecting frame 3 is moved upward by the electric telescopic rod 2 so that the sensor body 4 is moved into the inside of the storage box 1. Then the device can be moved by the rollers 16. During the movement, the storage box 1 can provide protection to ensure the safety of the sensor body 4.

[0035] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art 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 appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A foldable and retractable soil moisture sensor, comprising a storage box (1) and a sensor body (4) for soil moisture monitoring installed inside the storage box (1), characterized in that: An electric telescopic rod (2) is installed on the top inner side of the storage box (1). The output end of the electric telescopic rod (2) is connected to a connecting frame (3), and the sensor body (4) is fixedly inserted into the bottom center of the connecting frame (3). Two support rods (6) are symmetrically connected to the top of the connecting frame (3) relative to the electric telescopic rod (2). A support column (5) is movably sleeved on the top of the support rod (6), and the top of the support column (5) is connected to the corresponding side of the top inner side of the storage box (1). Four connecting rods (7) are connected in a rectangular shape at the bottom of the connecting frame (3). A positioning piece (8) is integrally formed at the bottom of the connecting rod (7), and a positioning rod (9) is integrally formed at the bottom of the positioning piece (8). The bottom of the positioning rod (9) is a conical structure.

2. The foldable and retractable soil moisture sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric telescopic rod (2) has a fixed seat (10) fixedly sleeved on its side wall, and the fixed seat (10) is connected to the corresponding side of the storage box (1) by multiple screws. The top of the sensor body (4) is connected to the corresponding side of the top of the inner side of the connecting frame (3).

3. A foldable and retractable soil moisture sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the storage box (1) has a slot, and a protective plate (11) is hinged to the bottom of the slot.

4. A foldable and retractable soil moisture sensor according to claim 3, characterized in that: A latch is installed between the top of the protective plate (11) and the corresponding side of the storage box (1), and a handle (12) is connected to the front side of the protective plate (11).

5. A foldable and retractable soil moisture sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (1) has a storage box (13) connected to the right outer wall, and the top of the storage box (13) is hinged with a top cover (14).

6. A foldable and retractable soil moisture sensor according to claim 5, characterized in that: A latch is installed between the top cover (14) and the corresponding side of the storage box (13), and a label (15) is attached to the right outer wall of the storage box (13).

7. A foldable and retractable soil moisture sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (1) is equipped with rollers (16) with braking function at the four corners of its bottom, and two handles (17) are connected side by side to the rear outer wall of the storage box (1).

8. A foldable and retractable soil moisture sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection rod (7) and the positioning piece (8), as well as the positioning piece (8) and the positioning rod (9), are all injection molded as a single unit.

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