Collapsible, stowable, temporary weather monitoring device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a foldable and retractable temporary meteorological monitoring device, belonging to the technical field of meteorological monitoring equipment. The device includes a support mechanism, a U-shaped frame, a mounting frame, a horizontal connecting frame, and a device mounting base. The support mechanism connects three retractable support legs via connectors with joints. The bottom of each support leg has a ground insertion rod with a foot pedal. The bottom of the U-shaped frame is rotatably connected to the support mechanism. The mounting frame has an inverted U-shaped structure, with its bottom rotatably connected to the top of the U-shaped frame, allowing for angle adjustment of the device in both horizontal and vertical directions. The horizontal connecting frame is fixed to the top of the mounting frame, and its two ends have retractable telescopic rods, greatly expanding the device's installation space. In addition, the device also includes an auxiliary stabilizing frame and a level detection mechanism to enhance stability. This utility model, through its multi-joint lockable folding design, integrates the advantages of rapid deployment, flexible adjustment, stable support, and convenient storage, making it particularly suitable for emergency meteorological monitoring scenarios in the field.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of meteorological monitoring equipment technology, specifically to a foldable and retractable temporary meteorological monitoring device. Background Technology

[0002] Meteorological monitoring is a crucial component in fields such as environmental monitoring, agriculture, forestry, geological disaster early warning, and emergency rescue. In scenarios requiring temporary or sudden monitoring where fixed weather stations cannot provide coverage, such as temporary scientific expeditions, disaster site assessments, and large-scale event support, the rapid deployment of temporary meteorological monitoring equipment is necessary.

[0003] Existing temporary meteorological monitoring equipment supports typically suffer from the following drawbacks: First, most supports employ a simple tripod structure, which, while offering some portability, suffers from poor stability, especially on soft ground or in strong winds, making them prone to tipping over and damaging expensive monitoring equipment. Second, the height and angle adjustment capabilities of the equipment mounting platform are limited, making it difficult to simultaneously meet the installation positions and measurement environment requirements of different sensors, such as anemometers and temperature / humidity sensors. Anemometers require higher installation positions to avoid interference from ground obstacles, while some sensors require horizontal installation. Third, existing supports are inefficient in folding and storing, with complex connections between components, resulting in lengthy unfolding and storage processes that fail to meet the rapid response requirements of emergency monitoring. Finally, some supports designed for stability are often bulky and heavy, making transportation and carrying extremely inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems by providing a foldable temporary meteorological monitoring device that is suitable for temporary deployment in the field and can be quickly disassembled and folded for storage.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is: a foldable and retractable temporary meteorological monitoring device, comprising: The support mechanism includes a connecting body and three supporting legs. Three connectors are rotatably connected to the connecting body, and each connector is connected to the top of one of the supporting legs. The supporting legs are telescopic structures and have ground insertion rods at their bottom. The bottom of the U-shaped frame is rotatably connected to the top of the connecting body; The mounting bracket has an inverted U-shaped structure, and its bottom is rotatably connected to the top crossbeam of the U-shaped bracket. A horizontal connecting frame is horizontally set and fixed to the top crossbeam of the mounting frame, and both ends of the horizontal connecting frame are provided with horizontally extendable telescopic rods; The equipment mounting base includes a first base located in the middle of the transverse connecting frame and a second base located at the far end of the telescopic rod. Both the first base and the second base are provided with a connection structure for installing meteorological monitoring equipment.

[0006] In addition, the foldable and retractable temporary meteorological monitoring device proposed above according to this utility model may also have the following additional technical features: The rotatable connection between the connector and the connector body is provided with a first fastener for locking the angle.

[0007] Furthermore, a pin is provided at the rotatable connection between the U-shaped frame and the mounting frame, and second fasteners for locking are provided at both ends of the pin.

[0008] Furthermore, the ground insertion rod has a tapered structure with spikes at the bottom and a foot pedal on one side for easy stepping.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes an auxiliary stabilizing frame, which includes a central disk and three connecting rods. One end of the three connecting rods is hinged to the central disk, and the other end is connected to the three supporting feet through a slidable collar.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a horizontal detection mechanism, which includes a groove located at the center of the central disk and a ball bearing placed in the groove, with a transparent cover plate covering the groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the first base is a plate-shaped structure and is detachably fixed to the transverse connecting frame; the second base has a claw structure for locking and fixing to the distal end of the telescopic rod.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the connector is provided with a hook for suspending the counterweight.

[0013] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows: 1. By combining adjustable support feet with a support mechanism with ground-insertion and a movable auxiliary stabilizing frame, the shortcomings of existing supports in terms of poor terrain adaptability and insufficient stability are solved; 2. The dual-degree-of-freedom rotation structure formed by the U-shaped frame and the mounting frame enables rapid horizontal and vertical adjustment of the installation platform, overcoming the shortcomings of the existing equipment's single installation angle. 3. The sensor layout was optimized by using a retractable horizontal connecting frame and distributed device mounting base, thus avoiding mutual interference; 4. All joints are lockable and rotatable, and can be folded into a compact form, which greatly improves storage portability and deployment efficiency, and perfectly solves the contradiction between portability and functionality in existing technologies. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the foldable and retractable temporary meteorological monitoring equipment of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of the foldable and retractable temporary meteorological monitoring equipment of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the U-shaped frame, mounting frame, and horizontal connecting frame of the foldable and retractable temporary meteorological monitoring equipment of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the U-shaped frame and mounting frame of the foldable and retractable temporary meteorological monitoring equipment of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ground insertion device for the foldable and retractable temporary meteorological monitoring equipment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 8. Working principle of this utility model: The foldable and retractable temporary meteorological monitoring equipment includes a support structure 100. The connector 110 serves as the core connection node, hinged to the support legs 120 via three circumferentially evenly distributed connectors 130. This three-point support structure constitutes a stable, statically determinate system. The support legs 120 themselves are designed as telescopic structures, such as multi-section sleeves with locking screws, allowing independent adjustment of the length of each support leg. This enables the equipment to adapt to uneven terrain, ensuring the mounting platform above remains level. Ground insertion rods 121 at the bottom of the support legs 120 can be directly inserted into the ground, providing pull-out and slip resistance, significantly enhancing overall wind resistance. To further improve stability, a counterweight can be suspended from the hooks 140 at the bottom of the connector 110, utilizing gravitational torque to balance the wind load on the equipment above.

[0020] The bottom of the U-shaped frame 200 is rotatably connected to the top of the connecting body 110, constituting the first degree of rotational freedom, allowing the U-shaped frame 200 and all its upper structures to rotate 360° in the horizontal plane. This function is crucial for adjusting the direction of the wind speed and direction sensors. The mounting bracket 300 is rotatably connected to the top crossbeam of the U-shaped frame 200 via pins 310 through its two bottom supports of the inverted U-shaped structure, constituting the second degree of rotational freedom. The axis of this revolute joint is approximately perpendicular to the axis of the first revolute joint, allowing the mounting bracket 300 and the transverse connecting bracket 400 fixed thereto to be adjusted in the vertical plane for pitch angle.

[0021] The transverse connecting frame 400 is fixed to the top of the mounting frame 300, forming the main beam for equipment installation. Telescopic rods 410 at both ends provide horizontal extension and adjustment capabilities. This design allows the equipment installation space to be expanded beyond the direct top of the support, enabling the distribution of different sensors and preventing mutual interference. For example, an anemometer requiring wind resistance can be installed at the end of the extended telescopic rod 410, while temperature and humidity sensors can be installed in the middle of the main beam.

[0022] The equipment mounting base consists of a first base 510 and a second base 520, which secure the meteorological monitoring equipment via threaded holes, slots, and other connecting structures. The first base 510 is located in the middle of the transverse connecting frame 400 and supports the main equipment; the second base 520 is located at the far end of the telescopic rod 410 and is used to install auxiliary sensors. This distributed installation method optimizes the equipment layout.

[0023] To enable quick folding and storage, all moving connection points are equipped with locking mechanisms, such as the first fastener 131 and the second fastener 311, preferably wing nuts, for easy manual operation. Loosening these fasteners allows the support leg 120 to be retracted inward, the U-shaped frame 200 and mounting bracket 300 to be laid down, and the telescopic rod 410 to be retracted. The auxiliary stabilizing frame 600 is slidably connected to the support leg 120 via a collar 630, and can slide along the support leg 120 to the top during storage without occupying additional space. The leveling detection mechanism ball bearing 640 and the transparent cover plate 650 are integrated on the central disc 610 of the auxiliary stabilizing frame 600, providing intuitive visual feedback when leveling the bracket.

[0024] 9. Implementation method: The following will be combined with the appendix Figures 1 to 5 The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the foldable and retractable temporary meteorological monitoring equipment of this utility model mainly includes a support mechanism 100, a U-shaped frame 200, a mounting frame 300, a horizontal connecting frame 400, and an equipment mounting base.

[0026] The support mechanism 100 consists of a connecting body 110, three supporting legs 120, and connecting heads 130. The connecting body 110 is preferably a triangular or disc-shaped metal casting. The three connecting heads 130 are rotatably connected to three equally spaced points around the connecting body 110 via bearings or a rotating shaft structure. The lower end of each connecting head 130 is fixedly connected to the top of a supporting leg 120 via threads or pins. The supporting leg 120 is a multi-section sleeve-type telescopic rod, with elastic positioning pins or knob locking mechanisms between sections to adjust its length. A ground insertion rod 121 is welded to the bottom of the supporting leg 120. This ground insertion rod 121 is a tapered steel bar with spikes machined at the bottom to facilitate insertion into the ground, and a foot pedal 122 is welded to its side for applying pressure with the foot to drive it into the soil. A hook 140 is located at the center of the bottom of the connecting body 110 for suspending counterweights such as sandbags. A bolt is provided at the rotatable connection between the connector 130 and the connector 110 as a pivot, and a wing nut is used as the first fastener 131 for locking.

[0027] The U-shaped frame 200 consists of a bottom crossbeam and two side legs. The center of the bottom crossbeam is connected to the center of the upper surface of the connecting body 110 through a bearing seat structure, so that the U-shaped frame 200 can rotate in the horizontal plane relative to the support mechanism 100.

[0028] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 The mounting bracket 300 has an inverted U-shaped structure, consisting of a top crossbeam and two bottom legs. The ends of the two bottom legs are rotatably connected to the two ends of the top crossbeam of the U-shaped bracket 200 via pins 310. Wing nuts are screwed onto both ends of the pins 310 as second fasteners 311, used to lock the relative angle between the mounting bracket 300 and the U-shaped bracket 200.

[0029] The transverse connecting frame 400 is a section of square or round steel pipe, which is fixedly installed on the top crossbeam of the mounting frame 300 by clamps or bolts. The transverse connecting frame 400 is hollow inside, and a telescopic rod 410 is sleeved at each end. The extension length of the telescopic rod 410 can be fixed by positioning pins or set screws.

[0030] The equipment mounting base includes a first base 510 and a second base 520. The first base 510 is a metal plate that is detachably fixed to the middle of the transverse connecting frame 400 by bolts, and has multiple mounting holes for connection. The second base 520 is a clamp structure with elastic claws that can be directly clamped and fixed to the distal end of the telescopic rod 410, and also has a standard mounting interface.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, it also includes an auxiliary stabilizer 600. It consists of a central disc 610 and three connecting rods 620. One end of each of the three connecting rods 620 is evenly distributed along the edge of the central disc 610 via hinges, and the other end is connected to an openable collar 630. The collars 630 are fitted onto three support legs 120 and can slide and rotate along the support legs 120. A circular groove is formed in the center of the central disc 610, and a ball bearing 640 is placed inside the groove. A transparent plastic or glass cover plate 650 covers the groove, together forming a level. When the length of the support legs 120 is adjusted to level the equipment, the ball bearing 640 will stabilize in the center of the groove.

[0032] In use, first unfold the device from its stored state: loosen the first fastener 131, rotate the three support legs 120 outward and downward to a suitable angle, and then lock them; adjust the extension length of each support leg 120 according to the ground conditions, and adjust the device to a horizontal state by observing whether the ball bearing 640 is located in the center of the central disc 610; slide the collar 630 of the auxiliary stabilizing frame 600 along the support legs 120 to a position close to the ground and lock it to enhance stability. Then, loosen the second fastener 311, adjust the pitch angle of the mounting frame 300 to adapt to the sensor requirements, and then lock it. Finally, install the meteorological monitoring equipment, such as the main weather station host, on the first base 510, install the wind speed and direction sensor on the second base 520 at the far end of the telescopic rod 410, and adjust the extension length of the telescopic rod 410. For storage, operate in reverse order, folding and gathering all components to form a small package for easy transportation.

[0033] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A collapsible, stowable, temporary meteorological monitoring apparatus, characterized by: include: The support mechanism (100) includes a connecting body (110) and three support legs (120). Three connectors (130) are rotatably connected to the connecting body (110). Each connector (130) is connected to the top of one of the support legs (120). The support leg (120) is a telescopic structure and has a ground insertion rod (121) at its bottom. The bottom of the U-shaped frame (200) is rotatably connected to the top of the connecting body (110); The mounting bracket (300) has an inverted U-shaped structure, and its bottom is rotatably connected to the top crossbeam of the U-shaped bracket (200); A horizontal connecting frame (400) is horizontally set and fixed on the top crossbeam of the mounting frame (300), and both ends of the horizontal connecting frame (400) are provided with horizontally extendable telescopic rods (410). The equipment mounting base includes a first base (510) located in the middle of the transverse connecting frame (400) and a second base (520) located at the far end of the telescopic rod (410). Both the first base (510) and the second base (520) are provided with connection structures for installing meteorological monitoring equipment.

2. The foldable stowable temporary meteorological monitoring device of claim 1, wherein: The rotatable connection between the connector (130) and the connector (110) is provided with a first fastener (131) for locking the angle.

3. The foldable stowable temporary meteorological monitoring device of claim 1, wherein: A pin (310) is provided at the rotatable connection between the U-shaped frame (200) and the mounting frame (300), and the two ends of the pin (310) are provided with second fasteners (311) for locking.

4. The foldable stowable temporary meteorological monitoring device of claim 1, wherein: The ground insertion pole (121) has a tapered structure with spikes at the bottom and a foot pedal (122) on one side for easy stepping.

5. The foldable stowable temporary meteorological monitoring device of claim 1, wherein: It also includes an auxiliary stabilizer (600), which includes a central disk (610) and three connecting rods (620). One end of the three connecting rods (620) is hinged to the central disk (610), and the other end is connected to the three support feet (120) through a sliding collar (630).

6. The foldable stowable temporary meteorological monitoring device of claim 5, wherein: It also includes a horizontal detection mechanism, which includes a groove located at the center of the central disk (610) and a ball bearing (640) placed in the groove, and a transparent cover plate (650) covering the groove.

7. The foldable stowable temporary meteorological monitoring device of claim 1, wherein: The first base (510) is a plate-shaped structure and is fixed to the transverse connecting frame (400) in a detachable manner; the second base (520) is a structure with claws and is used to lock and fix to the far end of the telescopic rod (410).

8. The foldable stowable temporary meteorological monitoring device of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the connector (110) is provided with a hook (140) for suspending the counterweight.

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