Sensor mounting rack for smart agriculture IoT management

Abstract

This utility model discloses a sensor mounting frame for intelligent agricultural IoT management. The frame is integrally formed with an open-ground frame and inserts. The inserts extend downwards from the edge of the open-ground frame and are used for inserting into the ground. The open-ground frame is used to delineate the soil for sensor placement. A cover connects to the open-ground frame and covers both the open-ground frame and the soil for sensor placement. The cover is equipped with a connector for connecting wiring conduits. Compared with existing technologies, the cover covers both the soil for sensor placement and the sensor, reducing the gnawing of sensor cables by insects and rodents. Rainwater cannot splash onto the sensor, preventing direct interference from rainwater and ensuring that the soil concentration measured by the sensor is closer to the actual value. The sensor is stably placed in the mounting frame, making it less likely to be kicked or bumped by people.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to agricultural implements, and more particularly to a sensor mounting rack for intelligent agricultural Internet of Things management. Background Technology

[0002] In smart agriculture IoT management, sensors for soil moisture, temperature, fertilizer concentration, pH, etc., need to be placed in the field, and their detection ends need to be implanted underground.

[0003] The sensor's cable is directly exposed in the field, making it susceptible to being gnawed by insects and rodents. In addition, during rainy days, rainwater can easily flow along the outer wall of the sensor to the detection end, diluting the soil concentration around the sensor and causing the values ​​of humidity, fertilizer concentration, pH, etc., measured by the sensor to be significantly lower than the overall values ​​of the soil in the field.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to set up a mounting rack that can easily cover and protect the sensor, preventing rainwater from splashing on and interfering with the sensor. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems mentioned above, and provides a sensor mounting rack for smart agricultural Internet of Things management, which covers the sensors, reduces the gnawing of sensor cables by insects and rodents, and prevents rainwater from splashing on and interfering with the sensors.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A sensor mounting rack for intelligent agricultural IoT management includes a planting frame and a cover. The planting frame is integrally formed with an open-ground frame and planting feet. The planting feet extend downward from the edge of the open-ground frame and are used for planting in the ground. The open-ground frame is used to delineate the soil for sensor placement. The cover is connected to the open-ground frame and is used to cover the open-ground frame and the soil for sensor placement. The cover is provided with a connector for connecting wiring conduits.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application include: the protective cover covers the soil on which the sensor is placed and the sensor, reducing the gnawing of the sensor cable by insects and rodents, preventing rainwater from splashing onto the sensor, avoiding direct interference of rainwater with the sensor, and ensuring that the soil concentration measured by the sensor is closer to the actual value; the sensor is stably placed in the mounting frame, and the sensor is not easily kicked or bumped by people.

[0009] As an improvement to the above technical solution, the upper end of the cover is provided with a hammer-receiving surface, and multiple reinforcing ribs are distributed circumferentially along the cover. The reinforcing ribs extend from the middle area of ​​the upper end of the cover to the lower end of the cover. The lower end of the cover is used to press the open frame, and the cover is used to receive the impact of the hammer to drive the grounding frame to insert into the ground.

[0010] As an improvement to the above technical solution, the cover has an upwardly protruding connector, which is used to be sleeved on the lower end of the wiring conduit.

[0011] As an improvement to the above technical solution, the cover is a semi-elliptical shape with an upward arch.

[0012] As an improvement to the above technical solution, multiple pins are arranged at circumferential intervals along the open frame, with adjacent pins forming a mouse-proof spacing.

[0013] As an improvement to the above technical solution, the lower end of the ground socket is provided with multiple horizontal bars, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the lower ends of the corresponding plugs, so that the lower end of the ground socket forms a rodent-proof mesh, and the lower ends of the horizontal bars form a cutting edge.

[0014] As an improvement to the above technical solution, the exposed frame is integrally formed with a first collar, and the cover is integrally formed with a second collar. The outer wall of the second collar is provided with threads for connecting the first collar. The cover has an upwardly protruding connector, and the lower end of the connector is a hexagon for being gripped by a wrench.

[0015] As an improvement to the above technical solution, the lower edge of the cover is used for insertion into the ground, and the cover is threadedly connected to the exposed frame so that the lower edge of the cover is inserted into the ground.

[0016] As an improvement to the above technical solution, a pressure plate is also included. The exposed frame is provided with a limiting hole for the sensor to pass through. The cover is threadedly connected to the grounding bracket to press the pressure plate so that the sensor is pressed by the pressure plate.

[0017] As an improvement to the above technical solution, a plurality of pins are provided at circumferential intervals along the exposed frame, and at least two of the pins are provided with barbs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the sensor mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the sensor mounting bracket is shown;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the sensor mounting bracket is shown;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cover structure of the sensor mounting bracket is shown.

[0023] The accompanying drawings are only one specific embodiment of this utility model, and the form and structure of this specific embodiment should not limit the extension of other embodiments.

[0024] 100 for the ground stand, 110 for the open ground frame, 111 for the first ring, 112 for the limiting hole, 120 for the pin, 121 for the barb, 130 for the crossbar, and 131 for the cutting blade;

[0025] Protective cover 200, joint 210, hammer-bearing surface 211, hexagon 212, reinforcing rib 220, second collar 230;

[0026] Pressure plate 300;

[0027] Sensor 400. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] Reference Figures 1 to 3 This utility model provides a sensor mounting rack for intelligent agricultural IoT management, including a ground insertion frame 100 and a cover 200. The ground insertion frame 100 is integrally formed with an open-ground frame 110 and insertion feet 120. The insertion feet 120 extend downward from the edge of the open-ground frame 110 and are used for inserting into the ground. The open-ground frame 110 is used to enclose the soil for sensor mounting. The cover 200 is connected to the open-ground frame 110 and is used to cover the open-ground frame 110 and the soil for sensor mounting. The cover 200 is provided with a connector 210 for connecting a wiring conduit.

[0030] The housing of the sensor 400 is generally made of non-plastic hard materials such as metal and glass, which are impact-resistant and wear-resistant, and are not easily chewed by insects and rodents, nor are they materials that insects and rodents like to chew on. The cable housing of the sensor 400 is generally made of soft materials such as plastic, which are materials that insects and rodents like to chew on and are easily damaged.

[0031] The lower end of the insert 120 is designed as a pointed tip to facilitate the insertion of the field inserter 100 into the field.

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments of this utility model, the upper end of the cover 200 is provided with a hammer-receiving surface 211, and the cover 200 is provided with multiple reinforcing ribs 220 distributed circumferentially. The reinforcing ribs 220 extend from the middle area of ​​the upper end of the cover 200 to the lower end of the cover 200. The lower end of the cover 200 is used to press the exposed frame 110, and the cover 200 is used to receive the impact of the hammer to drive the ground insertion frame 100 to insert into the ground.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 The operation process of this utility model can be as follows: plant the ground, use a wooden board as the direct hammering component, hammer the pins 120 of the ground-planting frame 100 into the ground, or connect the protective cover 200 to the ground-planting frame 100, with the protective cover 200 serving as the direct hammering component.

[0034] To restore the soil, use a wooden board to pat the ground inside and outside the planting frame, and / or use a hammer to gently pat the ground inside and outside the planting frame to restore the soil inside and outside the planting frame.

[0035] For the sensor placement, based on the required number of sensors, drill a corresponding number of placement holes in the soil where the sensors will be placed. The diameter of the placement holes should be slightly smaller than the placement section of the sensor 400, i.e., the section where the detection end is located. The depth of the placement holes should be close to that of the placement section of the sensor 400. If the placement holes are too large, after the sensor 400 is inserted into the placement hole, backfill the original drilled soil and compact it to ensure that the placement section of the sensor 400 is in close contact with the soil. Since the drilled holes are cylindrical, the placement section of the sensor 400 is preferably designed as a uniform cylinder. A uniform cylinder can better fit the drilled holes, and the gap between the uniform cylinder and the cylindrical hole is also more convenient for filling with soil.

[0036] For wiring, all the cables of the sensors 400 inside the open frame 110 pass through the cover 200 and the wiring conduit. After the cover 200 is connected to the open frame 110, the wiring conduit is connected to the connector 210 of the cover 200. Specifically, the wiring conduit is inserted into or sleeved to the connector 210 in a threaded manner.

[0037] After setting up the sensor 400, the first calibration can be performed on the soil sensor. Specifically, the soil sensor is electrically connected to the agricultural management system or the portable reader. Prepare the sensor 400 for comparison calibration. The calibration sensor is electrically connected to the agricultural management system or the portable reader. The difference between the soil sensor and the calibration sensor is the calibration value. The measured value of the soil sensor ± the calibration value = the actual soil value.

[0038] Because the planting frame 100 is a hollow frame, the inside and outside of the planting frame 100 are the original soil, the inside and outside of the planting frame 100 retain the original components, the planting frame 100 maintains the effective expansion and contraction of the components, and maintains the circulation of water.

[0039] Secondary calibration: After the sensor 400 is set up, at least two days are needed for the soil ion value, moisture, etc. in the open field frame 110 to recover to the overall field value, that is, the dielectric constant involved in most sensor detection is recovered. The planted sensor is then recalibrated, and the secondary calibration value is used for soil measurement.

[0040] Regular calibration and updating of the latest calibration values ​​are performed. The real-time measurement value of the vegetated sensor ± the latest calibration value equals the real-time soil value.

[0041] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application include: the protective cover covers the soil on which the sensor is placed and the sensor 400, reducing the gnawing of the sensor cable by insects and rodents, preventing rainwater from splashing onto the sensor, avoiding direct interference of rainwater with the sensor 400, and ensuring that the soil concentration measured by the sensor 400 is closer to the actual value; the sensor is stably placed in the mounting frame, and the sensor is not easily kicked or bumped by people.

[0042] In some designs, the side wall of the cover 200 has a protruding joint 210.

[0043] In some embodiments of this utility model, the cover 200 has an upwardly protruding connector 210, which is used to fit the lower end of the wiring conduit. When rainwater hits the wiring conduit, it cannot seep into the mounting frame through the connector 210. After rainwater hits the wiring conduit and the cover, it seeps into the soil.

[0044] In practice, the soil moisture content inside the support frame is ≤22cm. Compared to the soil outside the support frame, the soil moisture content inside the support frame, while not as low as surface water infiltration, is primarily due to soil expansion and contraction. This is because a muddy water-blocking layer typically forms on the surface, allowing soil water to expand much faster than surface water infiltration. With a support frame depth of ≤22cm, the soil concentration inside and outside the support frame is very similar. Ideally, two to three minutes after rain or liquid leaching begins, the values ​​measured by the sensors inside the support frame will be closer to the actual soil values ​​(overall field values).

[0045] Reference Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments of this utility model, the cover 200 is an upwardly arched semi-elliptical shape, which makes it easy to guide the kicker to slide away. Compared with the cube cover, it is less likely to be kicked, which reduces the loosening of the overall mounting frame and the degree of injury to the kicker. In addition, the elliptical cover also drains water more quickly.

[0046] Reference Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments of this utility model, multiple pins 120 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the open frame 110, and adjacent pins 120 form a rat-proof spacing. In practice, the hole required by the rat is ≥4cm. Therefore, according to the perimeter of the open frame 110 (according to the size of the open frame 110), a corresponding number of pins 120 are set so that the rat-proof spacing is <4cm.

[0047] Reference Figures 1 to 3 Furthermore, the lower end of the ground-inserting frame 100 is provided with multiple horizontal bars 130, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the lower ends of the corresponding insertion feet 120, so that the lower end of the ground-inserting frame 100 forms a rat-proof net, and the lower end of the horizontal bars 130 forms a cutting edge 131, which facilitates the lower end of the ground-inserting frame 100 to be hammered into the soil.

[0048] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3In some embodiments of this utility model, the open frame 110 is integrally formed with a first collar 111, and the cover 200 is integrally formed with a second collar 230. The outer wall of the second collar 230 is provided with a thread for connecting the first collar 111. Correspondingly, the inner wall of the first collar 111 is provided with a corresponding thread. The first collar 111 is also a water-blocking ring. The cover 200 is provided with an upwardly protruding connector 210. The lower end of the connector 210 is a hexagon 212 for being gripped by a wrench.

[0049] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the lower edge of the cover 200 is used for insertion into the ground, and the cover 200 is threadedly connected to the exposed frame 110 so that the lower edge of the cover 200 is inserted into the ground.

[0050] Reference Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments of this utility model, at least two prongs 120 are provided with barbs 121. After the planting frame 100 is planted in the soil and the soil is patted down, the planting frame 100 is not easily pulled out of the soil.

[0051] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 In some embodiments of this utility model, a pressure plate 300 is also included. The exposed frame 110 is provided with a limiting hole 112 for the sensor 400 to pass through. The cover 200 is threadedly connected to the ground bracket 100 to press the pressure plate 300, so that the sensor 400 is pressed by the pressure plate 300. Therefore, when the cover 200 is screwed into place, the sensor 400 is simultaneously pressed and fixed.

[0052] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Any modifications or equivalent substitutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this utility model should be covered within the scope of the technical solution of this utility model.

Claims

1. A sensor mounting rack for intelligent agricultural IoT management, characterized in that, include: The ground insertion frame (100) is integrally formed with an open ground frame (110) and insertion feet (120). The insertion feet (120) extend downward from the edge of the open ground frame (110). The insertion feet (120) are used for inserting into the ground, and the open ground frame (110) is used to delineate the soil for sensor placement. A cover (200) is connected to the open frame (110). The cover (200) is used to cover the open frame (110) and the sensor mounting soil. The cover (200) is provided with a connector (210) for connecting the wiring conduit.

2. The sensor mounting rack for smart agriculture IoT management according to claim 1, wherein The upper end of the cover (200) is provided with a hammer-receiving surface (211). The cover (200) has multiple reinforcing ribs (220) spaced apart along the circumference. The reinforcing ribs (220) extend from the middle of the upper end of the cover (200) to the lower end of the cover (200). The lower end of the cover (200) is used to press the open frame (110). The cover (200) is used to receive the impact of the hammer to drive the grounding frame (100) to be inserted into the ground.

3. The sensor mounting rack for intelligent agricultural IoT management according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover (200) has the connector (210) protruding upwards, and the connector (210) is used to fit the lower end of the wiring conduit.

4. The sensor mounting rack for smart agriculture IoT management according to claim 3, wherein The cover (200) is a semi-elliptical shape that arches upwards.

5. The sensor mounting rack for intelligent agricultural IoT management according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Multiple pins (120) are arranged at circumferential intervals along the open frame (110), and adjacent pins (120) form a mouse-proof spacing.

6. The sensor mounting rack for intelligent agricultural IoT management according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The lower end of the ground socket (100) is provided with a plurality of horizontal bars (130), and the two ends of the horizontal bars (130) are respectively connected to the lower ends of the corresponding pins (120), so that the lower end of the ground socket (100) forms a rat-proof net, and the lower end of the horizontal bars (130) forms a cutting edge (131).

7. The sensor mounting rack for intelligent agricultural IoT management according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The open frame (110) is integrally formed with a first collar (111), and the cover (200) is integrally formed with a second collar (230). The outer wall of the second collar (230) is provided with a thread for connecting the first collar (111). The cover (200) has an upwardly protruding connector (210), and the lower end of the connector (210) is a hexagon (212) for being gripped by a wrench.

8. The sensor mounting rack for intelligent agricultural IoT management according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lower edge of the cover (200) is used for insertion into the ground, and the cover (200) is threadedly connected to the open frame (110) so that the lower edge of the cover (200) is inserted into the ground.

9. The sensor mounting rack for intelligent agricultural IoT management according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a pressure plate (300), the open frame (110) is provided with a limiting hole (112) for the sensor (400) to pass through, and the cover (200) is threaded to the grounding bracket (100) to press the pressure plate (300) so that the sensor (400) is pressed by the pressure plate (300).

10. The sensor mounting rack for intelligent agricultural IoT management according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, A plurality of pins (120) are provided at circumferential intervals along the exposed frame (110), and at least two of the pins (120) are provided with barbs (121).

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