mangrove trunk gas sampler

Abstract

This utility model discloses a mangrove trunk gas sampler, belonging to the field of ecological observation devices. The mangrove trunk gas sampler includes: a flexible body, a zipper, a sealing strip, a strap adjustment mechanism, an adjustable strap, and a collection component. The zipper is located at both ends of the flexible body, the strap adjustment mechanism and the adjustable strap are respectively located at both ends of the flexible body, the sealing strip is located on one side of the flexible body, and the strap adjustment mechanism and the adjustable strap are located on the other side of the flexible body. The flexible body has a collection port, and the collection component is installed in the collection port. This utility model, through the cooperation of the flexible body, zipper, strap adjustment mechanism, and adjustable strap, enables the gas sampler to be applied to tree trunks and facilitates its disassembly and reuse, solving the problems of existing gas samplers being unable to be used on tree trunks and being inconvenient to disassemble and reuse.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ecological observation devices, specifically a mangrove trunk gas sampler. Background Technology

[0002] Static chambers are used in greenhouse gas research to collect greenhouse gases from soil for various experiments. They are a relatively mature and widely used piece of equipment.

[0003] However, most existing static greenhouse gas collection boxes are used in water bodies and soil for greenhouse gas collection. Since trees do not have the sealing properties inherent in soil and water surfaces, there are few static boxes that can be used in tree trunks. In addition, most static boxes are inconvenient to disassemble and reuse. Utility Model Content

[0004] Purpose of the utility model: To provide a mangrove tree trunk gas sampler, which, through the combination of a flexible body, zipper, tie-off adjuster and adjustable strap, enables the gas sampler to be applied to tree trunks and facilitates the disassembly and reuse of the gas sampler.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: Firstly, the mangrove trunk gas sampler includes: a flexible body, a zipper, a sealing strip, a strap tie adjuster, an adjustable strap, and a collection element.

[0006] The zipper is located at both ends of the flexible body, and the drawstring adjustment device and the adjustable drawstring are respectively located at both ends of the flexible body.

[0007] The sealing strip is located on one side of the flexible body, and the strap tie adjuster and adjustable strap are located on the other side of the flexible body.

[0008] The flexible body is provided with a collection port, and the collection component is installed at the collection port.

[0009] In a further embodiment of the first aspect, the mangrove trunk gas sampler also includes: a keel.

[0010] Several of the aforementioned keels are distributed along the length of the flexible body. The keels facilitate the installation of the sealing strip by allowing for a flexible arrangement of the sealing strip, and the force exerted by the tie-up adjuster and the adjustable tie towards the trunk is transmitted to the sealing strip through the keels.

[0011] In a further embodiment of the first aspect, the flexible body and the sealing strip can be separated and fitted, so that the sealing strip is in a freely bendable state during installation. When the trunk size is small, the two ends of the sealing strip can be misaligned to achieve sealing between the flexible body and the two ends of the trunk, avoiding the problem of excessive overlap at both ends of the sealing strip affecting the sealing performance.

[0012] In a further embodiment of the first aspect, at least one end of the flexible body and the sealing strip can be separably coupled, so that at least one end of the sealing strip is in a freely bendable state during installation. This allows the two ends of the sealing strip to be misaligned when the tree trunk size is small, thereby achieving a seal between the flexible body and both ends of the tree trunk and avoiding the problem of excessive overlap at both ends of the sealing strip affecting the sealing performance.

[0013] In a further embodiment of the first aspect, the detachable parts of the flexible body and the sealing strip are connected by Velcro. The sealing strip can be first attached to the flexible body using Velcro, and then the sealing strip is installed between the flexible body and the trunk through the cooperation of the flexible body, the tie-up adjuster, and the adjustable tie. When the sealing strip needs to be misaligned, it can be installed on the flexible body according to the misalignment trajectory, which further facilitates the installation of the sealing strip. When the trunk circumference is too small, the flexible body can be further made to be pleated and connected to the sealing strip, so that the zipper can close the interface of the flexible body.

[0014] In a further embodiment of the first aspect, the flexible body is made of silicone, which is soft and elastic and can maintain the air pressure stability between the flexible body and the tree trunk when the tree trunk releases gas.

[0015] In a further embodiment of the first aspect, the zipper is a waterproof zipper with a film, which can form a good seal at the interface of the flexible body enclosure.

[0016] In a further embodiment of the first aspect, the sealing strip is made of rubber.

[0017] In a further embodiment of the first aspect, the collection port is provided with a rubber stopper, through which a needle can be inserted between the flexible body and the trunk to collect gas. The stopper maintains its seal after gas collection and after the needle is withdrawn, simplifying the gas collection process.

[0018] Secondly, based on the first aspect, the method of using the mangrove trunk gas sampler includes: in a further embodiment, the side of the flexible body with the sealing strip is surrounded by the trunk, so that the sealing strip is attached to the trunk.

[0019] Then, use a zipper to seal the joints of the flexible body.

[0020] Then, use the cable tie adjuster and adjustable cable tie to apply a force toward the trunk to the flexible body and sealing strip.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This application uses a zipper to seal the interface of the flexible body enclosure, which is convenient for disassembly and reuse. The sealing strip can create a certain spatial distance between the flexible body and the tree trunk and isolate air. The combination of the flexible body, the tie-up adjuster, and the adjustable tie allows for adjustment of the diameter of the flexible body enclosure when changing different tree trunks. The collection component can collect gas between the flexible body and the tree trunk, enabling the gas sampler to form a sealed space on the tree trunk and facilitating the disassembly and reuse of the gas sampler. This solves the problem that existing gas samplers cannot be used on tree trunks and are inconvenient to disassemble and reuse. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall perspective structure of the flexible main body of this utility model when it is closed.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the flexible main body of this utility model when it is unfolded.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a perspective structural diagram of the flexible main body enclosure of this utility model with the sealing strip misaligned.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a perspective structural diagram of the flexible main body of this utility model when the sealing strip is misaligned.

[0026] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Sealing strip; 2. Adjustable strap; 3. Flexible body; 4. Keel; 5. Strap tie adjuster; 6. Collection piece; 7. Zipper; 8. Velcro. Detailed Implementation

[0027] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with the present invention.

[0028] This application discloses a mangrove tree trunk gas sampler and its usage method. Through the combination of a flexible body, a zipper, a tie-down adjuster, and an adjustable tie, the gas sampler can be applied to the tree trunk and can be easily disassembled and reused.

[0029] like Figure 1 and 2 The mangrove trunk gas sampler shown includes: a flexible body 3, a zipper 7, a sealing strip 1, a strap tie adjuster 5, an adjustable strap 2, a collection element 6, and a keel 4.

[0030] Zipper 7 is located at both ends of the flexible body 3, and strap tie adjuster 5 and adjustable strap 2 are located at both ends of the flexible body 3 respectively.

[0031] The sealing strip 1 is located on one side of the flexible body 3, and the strap tie adjuster 5 and the adjustable strap 2 are located on the other side of the flexible body 3.

[0032] The flexible body 3 is equipped with a collection port, and the collection component 6 is installed at the collection port.

[0033] Several keels 4 are distributed along the length of the flexible body 3, wherein the keels 4 are rigid rods or rigid tubes extending along the width of the flexible body 3.

[0034] In this embodiment, the flexible body 3 and the sealing strip 1 can be detached and fitted together.

[0035] In another embodiment, at least one end of the flexible body 3 and the sealing strip 1 can be separably coupled.

[0036] The detachable parts of the flexible body 3 and the sealing strip 1 are connected by Velcro 8, such as... Figure 3 and 4 The flexible body 3 and the sealing strip 1 shown are connected as a whole by Velcro 8.

[0037] like Figure 3 and 4 The width of the Velcro 8 shown is greater than the width of the sealing strip 1, so that even after the sealing strip 1 is misaligned, both ends can still be attached to the Velcro 8.

[0038] The flexible body 3 is made of silicone, the zipper 7 is a waterproof zipper with a film, the sealing strip 1 is made of rubber, and the collection component 6 is a rubber plug.

[0039] The method of using the mangrove trunk gas sampler based on the above embodiments includes: surrounding the trunk with the side of the flexible body 3 having the sealing strip 1, so that the sealing strip 1 is attached to the trunk.

[0040] Then, use zipper 7 to seal the joint where the flexible body 3 is enclosed.

[0041] Then, the strap tie adjuster 5 and the adjustable strap 2 are used to apply a force toward the trunk to the flexible body 3 and the sealing strip 1.

[0042] When gas sampling is required from the tree trunk, a syringe is inserted through the rubber stopper between the flexible body 3 and the tree trunk to collect the gas.

[0043] When it is necessary to move the gas sampler, the flexible body 3 is rolled up along its length.

[0044] When the trunk circumference is less than the length of sealing strip 1, make sealing strip 1 as follows: Figure 4The two ends are misaligned and attached to the flexible body 3 with Velcro 8. When the side of the flexible body 3 with the sealing strip 1 is wrapped around the tree trunk, the two ends of the sealing strip 1 are misaligned and fitted. Before using the zipper 7 to close the flexible body 3, the height of the two ends of the sealing strip 1 can be finely adjusted so that the sides of the two ends of the sealing strip 1 are connected.

[0045] As described above, although the present invention has been shown and described with reference to specific preferred embodiments, it should not be construed as limiting the present invention itself. Various changes in form and detail may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A mangrove tree trunk gas sampler characterized by, include: Flexible body, zipper, sealing strip, strap tie adjuster, adjustable strap and data collection device; The zipper is located at both ends of the flexible body, and the drawstring adjustment device and the adjustable drawstring are respectively located at both ends of the flexible body; The sealing strip is disposed on one side of the flexible body, and the strap tie adjuster and the adjustable strap are disposed on the other side of the flexible body; The flexible body is provided with a collection port, and the collection component is installed at the collection port.

2. The mangrove stem gas sampler according to claim 1, wherein, Also includes: keel; Several of the aforementioned keels are distributed along the length of the flexible body.

3. The mangrove trunk gas sampler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible body and the sealing strip can be detached and fitted together.

4. The mangrove trunk gas sampler according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one end of the flexible body and the sealing strip can be detached and fitted together.

5. The mangrove stem gas sampler according to claim 3 or 4, wherein, The flexible body and the sealing strip are detachable and can be connected by Velcro.

6. The mangrove stem gas sampler of claim 1, wherein, The flexible body is made of silicone.

7. The mangrove stem gas sampler of claim 1, wherein, The zipper is a waterproof zipper with a film coating.

8. The mangrove stem gas sampler of claim 1, wherein, The sealing strip is made of rubber.

9. The mangrove stem gas sampler of claim 1, wherein, The collection port is equipped with a rubber stopper.

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