A simple device for collecting water from different depths of a borehole
By designing a groundwater sampling device that includes a sampling bucket and a solenoid valve control, the problems of inaccurate sampling and complex operation in the existing technology are solved. It achieves accurate capture of thin-layer pollution and hydrological interfaces, improves the accuracy of groundwater sampling, and simplifies the operation process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHINA YANGTZE POWER
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing groundwater sampling methods are difficult to accurately capture thin layers of contamination and hydrological interfaces, are cumbersome to operate, and have low efficiency in loose strata, making it difficult to meet diverse needs, especially in areas with poor transportation access.
A simple device was designed, comprising a sampling bucket, a traction structure, multiple sample storage chambers, and a sampling head. The sampling path is controlled by a solenoid valve, and precise positioning and visual operation are achieved by combining altitude measurement and camera monitoring. It can operate autonomously using battery power.
It enables precise capture of thin-layer contamination and hydrological interfaces, improves the accuracy of groundwater sampling and testing, simplifies the operation process, facilitates manufacturing and maintenance, and is suitable for both shallow and deep sampling.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of groundwater detection technology, and in particular to a simple device for collecting water samples from different depths of boreholes. Background Technology
[0002] In geological surveys of landslide or construction sites, the stratified nature of groundwater systems, such as unconfined and confined layers, means that groundwater at different depths may originate from different aquifers, and its water quality parameters often vary significantly, which has a major impact on later construction work. Therefore, accurately collecting groundwater samples from different depths in boreholes and conducting independent analysis is a crucial step in geological surveys.
[0003] Existing groundwater sampling methods typically involve collecting water from different depths using pumps and hoses after drilling, or using samplers lowered to the corresponding depths for sampling. However, these methods generally have the following limitations: they rely on manually marked hose scales for depth positioning, usually sampling at fixed intervals of approximately 0.5-1 meters, making it difficult to accurately capture thin layers of contamination or hydrological interfaces. Furthermore, factors such as hose stretching, borehole tilting, or water flow impact can easily cause deviations between the actual sampling depth and the target depth, affecting sample representativeness; borehole sampling requires multiple people and is cumbersome. When encountering loose strata, frequent cleaning of the intake is necessary, further reducing work efficiency. Simultaneously, the complexity of manual operation increases the risk of sample failure; traditional sampling equipment is difficult to deploy in areas with poor transportation and struggles to meet the diverse needs of shallow and deep layer monitoring. Summary of the Invention The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a simple device for collecting water samples from different depths of boreholes, accurately capturing thin-layer pollution and hydrological interfaces, refining batch collection, and significantly improving the accuracy of groundwater sampling and detection; it can be directly operated manually in conjunction with shallow sampling, or it can be equipped with equipment for radial deep sampling, with visual operation, making it more accurate and convenient; the overall structure of the device is simple and reasonable, easy to manufacture and use, easy to maintain, and easy to use.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a simple device for collecting water samples from different depths of boreholes, including a sampling bucket. The sampling bucket is equipped with a traction structure. The inside of the sampling bucket is equipped with multiple sets of sample storage chambers, a distribution pump, and multiple sets of sampling heads. The multiple sets of sample storage chambers and multiple sets of sampling heads are correspondingly coordinated. Each set of sampling heads and sample storage chambers are connected to the sample storage chambers through sampling tubes and delivery tubes to form a complete passage. Each passage is controlled to open and close by multiple sets of solenoid valves in the distribution pump. A battery assembly is provided at the bottom of the sampling bucket. The battery assembly is connected to the distribution pump through a power transmission line. A control assembly that coordinates with the distribution pump is provided at the top of the sampling bucket.
[0005] In a preferred embodiment, the traction structure includes multiple sets of lifting rings evenly distributed around the center of the sampling barrel at its top, with traction ropes hanging on the lifting rings.
[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the traction rope is provided with a travel scale.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the control component is equipped with an altitude measuring device.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the sampling head is equipped with a filter structure. In a preferred embodiment, the sample storage chamber is equipped with a pull-out box.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the sampling bucket is equipped with multiple sets of cameras.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the camera is equipped with an illumination structure.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the multiple sampling heads are evenly and vertically distributed from top to bottom on the side wall of the sampling bucket.
[0012] In the preferred embodiment, there are no fewer than five sampling heads in the multiple sets, and the distance between adjacent sampling heads is no less than ten centimeters.
[0013] The present invention provides a simple device for collecting water samples from different depths of boreholes. By adopting the above structure, it has the following beneficial effects: (1) Accurately capture thin-layer pollution and hydrological interfaces, refine batch collection, and significantly improve the accuracy of groundwater sampling and detection; (2) It can be operated manually in conjunction with shallow sampling, or it can be equipped with equipment for radial deep sampling. Visual operation makes it more accurate and convenient. (3) The overall structure of the device is simple and reasonable, easy to manufacture and use, easy to maintain and easy to use. Attached Figure Description
[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sampling bucket of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Sampling bucket; 2. Hanging ring; 3. Traction rope; 4. Stroke scale; 5. Control components; 6. Altitude measuring device; 7. Sample storage chamber; 8. Pull-out box; 9. Camera; 10. Lighting structure; 11. Dispensing pump; 12. Sampling tube; 13. Sampling head; 14. Filter structure; 15. Sample delivery tube; 16. Power transmission line; 17. Battery assembly. Detailed Implementation
[0019] Example 1: like Figure 1-4 A simple device for collecting water samples from different depths of a borehole includes a sampling bucket 1 with a traction structure. Inside the sampling bucket 1 are multiple sets of sample storage chambers 7, a distribution pump 11, and multiple sets of sampling heads 13. The multiple sets of sample storage chambers 7 and multiple sets of sampling heads 13 are correspondingly matched. Each set of sampling heads 13 and sample storage chambers 7 are connected to the sample storage chambers 7 through sampling tubes 12 and delivery tubes 15 to form a complete passage. Each passage is controlled to open and close by multiple sets of solenoid valves in the distribution pump 11. A battery assembly 17 is provided at the bottom of the sampling bucket 1, and the battery assembly 17 is connected to the distribution pump 11 through a power transmission line 16. A control assembly 5 is provided at the top of the sampling bucket 1 to control the distribution pump 11.
[0020] In such Figure 1 and 2 In the preferred embodiment shown, the traction structure includes multiple sets of lifting rings 2 evenly distributed around the center of the sampling bucket 1 at its top, with traction ropes 3 suspended from the lifting rings 2. The traction ropes 3 are provided with stroke scales 4 to accurately indicate the depth position of the sampling bucket 1 in the borehole.
[0021] In such Figure 1 and 4 In the preferred embodiment shown, the control component 5 is equipped with an altitude measuring device 6, which can acquire the altitude information of the sampling point in real time and provide a reference for data analysis.
[0022] In such Figure 4 In the preferred embodiment shown, the sampling head 13 is provided with a filter structure 14 to filter impurities in the water, prevent clogging of the sampling tube 12 and the sample delivery tube 15, and ensure the smooth progress of the sampling process.
[0023] In such Figure 2 In the preferred embodiment shown, the sample storage chamber 7 is equipped with a pull-out box 8, which facilitates the storage and retrieval of samples and improves operational convenience.
[0024] In such Figure 3 In the preferred embodiment shown, the bottom of the sampling bucket 1 is equipped with multiple sets of cameras 9, and each camera 9 has an illumination structure 10. The cameras 9 can monitor the inside of the borehole in real time, and the illumination structure 10 provides sufficient light for the cameras 9 to ensure clear observation even in dark environments.
[0025] In such Figure 1In the preferred embodiment shown, multiple sampling heads 13 are evenly and vertically distributed from top to bottom on the side wall of the sampling bucket 1, with an appropriate distance between adjacent sampling heads 13, so as to achieve stratified sampling of groundwater at different depths.
[0026] Example 2: like Figure 1-4 The working principle of this utility model is as follows: the device is lowered into the borehole by the traction structure at the top of the sampling bucket 1. The overall depth of the device is accurately located by using the stroke scale 4 on the traction rope 3 in combination with the altitude measuring device 6 on the control component 5. At the same time, the camera 9 at the bottom of the sampling bucket 1 observes the internal environment of the borehole in real time with the assistance of the lighting structure 10, ensuring that the device is lowered stably and that the sampling head 13 is aligned with the aquifer at the target depth. Multiple sets of sampling heads 13, evenly arranged from top to bottom on the side wall of the sampling bucket 1, correspond to groundwater layers at different depths. During sampling, the solenoid valve in the distribution pump 11 is controlled by the control component 5 to selectively open the passage between the sampling head 13 at the target depth and the corresponding sample storage chamber 7. After the groundwater passes through the filter structure 14 of the sampling head 13 to filter impurities, it enters the passage through the sampling tube 12. Under the power of the distribution pump 11, the water sample is transported to the corresponding storage chamber 7 through the sample delivery pipe 15, thus completing the independent storage of the sample at that depth.
[0027] The battery assembly 17 at the bottom of the sampling bucket 1 supplies power to the distribution pump 11, control assembly 5, camera 9 and other electrical components via the power transmission line 16, ensuring that the entire device can work autonomously in the borehole without an external power source. Through the independent control of the solenoid valve, it is possible to flexibly select one or more sampling heads 13 to work simultaneously, so as to achieve synchronous or stepwise collection of water samples at different depths. After sampling is completed, the device is removed from the borehole by a traction structure, and samples from each depth are easily retrieved using the pull-out box 8 on the sample storage chamber 7 for subsequent analysis.
[0028] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: accurate capture of thin-layer pollution and hydrological interfaces, refined batch collection, and significant improvement in the accuracy of groundwater sampling and detection; it can be directly operated manually in conjunction with shallow sampling, or equipped with equipment for radial deep sampling, with visual operation, making it more accurate and convenient; the overall structure of the device is simple and reasonable, easy to manufacture and use, easy to maintain, and easy to use.
Claims
1. A simple device for collecting water from different depths of a borehole, comprising a sampling bucket (1), characterized in that: The sampling bucket (1) is equipped with a traction structure. The sampling bucket (1) is equipped with multiple sets of sample storage chambers (7), a dispensing pump (11) and multiple sets of sampling heads (13). The multiple sets of sample storage chambers (7) and multiple sets of sampling heads (13) are matched accordingly. Each set of sampling heads (13) and sample storage chambers (7) are connected to the sample storage chambers (7) through sampling tubes (12) and delivery tubes (15) to form a complete passage. Each passage is controlled to open and close by multiple sets of solenoid valves in the dispensing pump (11). The bottom of the sampling bucket (1) is equipped with a battery assembly (17). The battery assembly (17) is connected to the dispensing pump (11) through a power transmission line (16). The top of the sampling bucket (1) is equipped with a control assembly (5) that is controlled and coordinated with the dispensing pump (11).
2. A simple device for collecting water from different depths of a borehole according to claim 1, characterized in that: The traction structure includes multiple sets of lifting rings (2) evenly distributed around the center of the sampling bucket (1) and on its top, with traction ropes (3) hanging on the lifting rings (2).
3. A simple device for collecting water from different depths of a borehole according to claim 2, characterized in that: The traction rope (3) is provided with a travel scale (4).
4. A simple device for collecting water from different depths of a borehole according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control component (5) is equipped with an altitude measuring device (6).
5. A simple device for collecting water from different depths of a borehole according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sampling head (13) is provided with a filter structure (14).
6. A simple device for collecting water from different depths of a borehole according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sample storage chamber (7) is equipped with a pull-out box (8).
7. A simple device for collecting water from different depths of a borehole according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the sampling bucket (1) is equipped with multiple cameras (9).
8. A simple device for collecting water from different depths of a borehole according to claim 7, characterized in that: The camera (9) is equipped with an illumination structure (10).
9. A simple device for collecting water from different depths of a borehole according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multiple sampling heads (13) are evenly and vertically distributed from top to bottom on the side wall of the sampling bucket (1).
10. A simple device for collecting water from different depths of a borehole according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of sampling heads (13) is no less than five, and the distance between adjacent sampling heads (13) is no less than ten centimeters.