A gap measuring device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of gap measuring device, it is related to measurement technical field, for measuring the gap between the bottom of vehicle and ground, the gap measuring device includes: range finder;Two plate bodies, two plate bodies are arranged at intervals;Distance adjustment locking mechanism, distance adjustment locking mechanism is connected with two plate bodies, and the interval of two plate bodies can be adjusted by distance adjustment locking mechanism, to hold different size range finder;Shaft, one end of shaft is hinged connection with one of plate body, another plate body or distance adjustment locking mechanism;Measuring personnel need not long-term lie on ground to find measuring position, simple operation, improve measurement efficiency and data accuracy, and shaft can be turned to vertical state, greatly save storage space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of measurement technology, and more specifically, relates to a gap measuring device. Background Technology

[0002] Ground clearance is an important indicator for evaluating a vehicle's passability and is also a competitive selling point in the market.

[0003] In the later stages of vehicle development, measuring the ground clearance of the actual vehicle is an important process for verifying the consistency between the actual vehicle and the data. The measurement methods are mostly conventional tape measures, steel rulers, or laser rangefinders. Tape measures or steel rulers are mostly used to measure the ground clearance at the edge of the vehicle, while the ground clearance in the middle of the vehicle can be measured using a laser rangefinder. Most laser rangefinders can connect to a mobile phone via Bluetooth to read the measurement information.

[0004] Currently, most vehicles have a ground clearance of less than 200mm. Measuring the ground clearance at the edge of the vehicle is relatively simple, but measuring the ground clearance at the middle of the vehicle is more difficult. Even if a laser rangefinder can connect to a mobile phone to read the measurement information, the measuring personnel still need to lie on the ground and put the measuring tool into the measuring position, which is difficult to operate and greatly reduces the efficiency of the measurement work. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a gap measuring device. This addresses the problem mentioned in the background art that, in addition to tools, accurate measurement requires ensuring that the measurement covers all positions under the vehicle. However, since the ground clearance of most vehicles is less than 200mm, the measuring personnel need to lie on the ground to deliver the measuring tool to the measuring position, which is difficult to operate, increases the intensity of measurement, and reduces the efficiency of measurement work.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a gap measuring device for measuring the gap between the bottom of a vehicle and the ground. The gap measuring device includes:

[0007] rangefinder;

[0008] Two plates are spaced apart from each other.

[0009] An adjustable distance locking mechanism is provided, which is connected to the two plates. The two plates can adjust their distance through the adjustable distance locking mechanism to clamp rangefinders of different sizes.

[0010] A rod, one end of which is hinged to one of the plates, another plate, or an adjustable locking mechanism.

[0011] Preferably, the distance adjustment locking mechanism includes:

[0012] A partition is provided between two plates along the adjustment direction of the adjusting locking mechanism, and one side of the partition is connected to one of the plates.

[0013] A slide rail is connected to the partition plate along the adjustment direction of the adjusting locking mechanism;

[0014] A skateboard, one end of which is connected to another of the skateboard bodies, and the skateboard is slidably connected to the slide rail;

[0015] A locking component is provided on the slide plate, and the locking component is capable of locking the slide plate from sliding.

[0016] Preferably, the slide rail includes two rail bodies, which are spaced apart from top to bottom, and the opposing surfaces of the two rail bodies are provided with sliding grooves;

[0017] The slide plate includes a slat and two sliders. The slat is slidably connected between the two rails, and the two sliders are connected to both sides of the slat. The two sliders are slidably connected in the grooves on both sides.

[0018] Preferably, the gap measuring device further includes an electronic device, which is signal-connected to the rangefinder and is capable of receiving the measurement signal from the rangefinder.

[0019] Preferably, the adjustable locking component includes a locking bolt and a threaded hole provided on the slide plate, the locking bolt being threadedly connected to the threaded hole, and the end of the locking bolt being able to abut against the partition plate.

[0020] Preferably, the gap measuring device further includes:

[0021] Two seats are provided, spaced apart from each other.

[0022] An end block, one end of which is connected to one end of the rod;

[0023] Two rotary transmission mechanisms, one end of each of the two rotary transmission mechanisms is hinged to the two seats respectively, and the other end of each of the two rotary transmission mechanisms is connected to both sides of the end block respectively;

[0024] A stop block is provided below the two seats, and when the rod is rotated to a horizontal position, the end block can rest against the stop block.

[0025] Preferably, the bottom corner of the stop block is provided with a slot, and the other end of the end block is provided with a plug that can be inserted into the slot.

[0026] Preferably, the rotary transmission mechanism is a four-bar linkage, and the rotary transmission mechanism includes;

[0027] Two first rods are connected by a cross hinge, and one end of each first rod is connected to the base body and the end block, respectively.

[0028] Two second rods, one end of each of the two second rods is connected to the other end of each of the two first rods, and the other end of each of the two second rods is connected to the base and the end block, respectively.

[0029] Preferably, the rod is a telescopic rod consisting of multiple layers of tubular rods stacked together.

[0030] Preferably, the rangefinder is a laser rangefinder, and the bottom of the plate and the bottom of the rangefinder are disposed on the same plane.

[0031] This utility model provides a gap measuring device, the advantages of which are: the distance adjustment locking mechanism of the gap measuring device is connected to two plates, and the distance between the two plates can be adjusted steplessly by the distance adjustment locking mechanism to adapt to rangefinders of different sizes. One end of the rod of the gap measuring device is hinged to one of the plates, the other plate, or the distance adjustment mechanism. When the rod is flipped to a horizontal state, the rangefinder can be moved to all positions under the vehicle through the rod. The measuring personnel do not need to lie on the ground for a long time to find the measuring position. The operation is simple, improving the measurement efficiency and data accuracy. Moreover, the rod can be flipped to a vertical state, which greatly saves storage space.

[0032] Other features and advantages of this invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0033] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals generally represent like parts.

[0034] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a gap measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown when the rod body is in a horizontal state.

[0035] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a gap measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown when the rod body is in a vertical state.

[0036] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a gap measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, showing two plates spaced apart.

[0037] Figure 4A schematic diagram of the structure of one plate of a gap measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0038] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of another plate body of a gap measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0039] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a rotary transmission mechanism of a gap measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown when it is in a stretched state.

[0040] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of a rotary transmission mechanism of a gap measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown when it is in a retracted state.

[0041] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the rod structure of a gap measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0042] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the rod body of a gap measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0043] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0044] 1. Rangefinder; 2. Plate; 3. Rod; 31. Pipe rod; 32. Outer tube stop block; 33. Inner tube stop block; 4. Partition plate; 5. Slide rail; 51. Rail body; 52. Slide groove; 53. Baffle plate; 6. Slide plate; 61. Slat; 62. Slider; 7. Locking bolt; 8. Threaded hole; 9. Base; 10. End block; 11. Rotary transmission mechanism; 12. Stop block. Detailed Implementation

[0045] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail. While preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present invention more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0046] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a gap measuring device for measuring the gap between the bottom of a vehicle and the ground. The gap measuring device includes:

[0047] Rangefinder 1;

[0048] Two plates 2 are set at intervals;

[0049] The distance adjustment locking mechanism is connected to two plates 2. The distance between the two plates 2 can be adjusted by the distance adjustment locking mechanism to clamp rangefinders 1 of different sizes.

[0050] The rod 3 has one end hinged to one of the plates 2, the other plate 2, or the adjustable locking mechanism.

[0051] Specifically, to address the issue that accurate measurement requires not only the right tools but also comprehensive coverage of the entire underside of the vehicle, given that vehicle ground clearance is often less than 200mm, requiring operators to lie prone on the ground to move the measuring tools to the measurement location—a difficult and inefficient process—this invention provides a gap measuring device. The device's adjustable locking mechanism is connected to two plates 2. The distance between the two plates 2 can be infinitely adjusted via the adjustable locking mechanism to accommodate rangefinders 1 of different sizes. One end of the rod 3 of the gap measuring device is hinged to one of the plates 2, the other plate 2, or the distance adjustment mechanism. When the rod 3 is flipped to a horizontal position, the rangefinder 1 can be moved to any location on the underside of the vehicle. This eliminates the need for operators to lie prone on the ground to locate the measurement position, simplifying operation, improving measurement efficiency and data accuracy. Furthermore, the rod 3 can be flipped to a vertical position, significantly saving storage space and ensuring the vehicle's market competitiveness.

[0052] Preferably, the distance adjustment locking mechanism includes:

[0053] Partition 4 is disposed between two plates 2 along the adjustment direction of the adjustment locking mechanism, and one side of partition 4 is connected to one of the plates 2.

[0054] The slide rail 5 is connected to the partition plate 4 along the adjustment direction of the adjustable locking mechanism;

[0055] Skateboard 6, one end of which is connected to another board 2, and skateboard 6 is slidably connected to slide rail 5;

[0056] The locking component is a rod 3 with one end hinged to the partition 4. The locking component is mounted on the slide plate 6 and can lock the slide plate 6 from sliding.

[0057] Specifically, when the rangefinder 1 is placed between the two plates 2, the control slide 6 slides along the slide rail 5. After the two plates 2 clamp the rangefinder 1, the slide 6 is locked by the locking component to ensure that the clamping space between the two plates 2 does not change, which can accommodate rangefinders 1 of different widths.

[0058] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, preferably, the slide rail 5 includes two rail bodies 51, which are spaced apart from top to bottom, and the opposite surfaces of the two rail bodies 51 are provided with slide grooves 52.

[0059] The skateboard 6 includes a board 61 and two sliders 62. The board 61 is slidably connected between two rails 51. The two sliders 6 are connected to the two sides of the board 61. The two sliders 62 are slidably connected in the grooves 52 on both sides.

[0060] Specifically, the cooperation between slider 62 and slide 52 allows the slide plate 6 to slide along slide rail 5 while restricting the movement of the slide plate 6 in the vertical direction and the normal direction of partition 4, thereby enabling the adjustment of the distance between the two plates 2.

[0061] Preferably, the gap measuring device further includes an electronic device, which is signal-connected to the rangefinder 1 and is capable of receiving the measurement signal from the rangefinder 1.

[0062] Specifically, the electronic device can be a mobile phone, and the rangefinder 1 can connect to the mobile phone via Bluetooth to read measurement information.

[0063] Preferably, the adjustable locking component includes a locking bolt 7 and a threaded hole 8 provided on the slide plate 6. The locking bolt 7 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 8, and the end of the locking bolt 7 can abut against the partition plate 4.

[0064] Specifically, once the distance between the two plates 2 is adjusted, the locking bolt 7 can be moved within the threaded hole 8 by rotating it. When the end of the locking bolt 7 contacts the partition plate 4, it is locked.

[0065] Preferably, the gap measuring device further includes:

[0066] Two bases 9 are set at an interval;

[0067] End block 10, one end of which is connected to one end of rod 3;

[0068] Two rotary transmission mechanisms 11, one end of each rotary transmission mechanism 11 is hinged to two bases 9 respectively, and the other end of each rotary transmission mechanism 11 is connected to both sides of the end block 10 respectively.

[0069] The stop block 12 is located below the two seats 9. When the rod 3 is rotated to the horizontal position, the end block 10 can rest against the stop block 12.

[0070] Preferably, the bottom corner of the stop block 12 is provided with a slot, and the other end of the end block 10 is provided with a plug that can be inserted into the slot.

[0071] Specifically, the engagement of the slot and the plug prevents the end block 10 from rotating, keeping the rod 3 in a horizontal position.

[0072] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, preferably, the rotary transmission mechanism 11 is a four-bar linkage mechanism, and the rotary transmission mechanism 11 includes;

[0073] Two first rods are connected by a cross hinge, and one end of each first rod is connected to the base 9 and the end block 10 respectively.

[0074] Two second rods, one end of which is connected to the other end of the two first rods respectively, and the other end of the two second rods is connected to the base 9 and the end block 10 respectively.

[0075] Specifically, the four-bar linkage has stable support. When the four-bar linkage is in the stretched state, the rod 3 can be flipped to a horizontal working state. When the four-bar linkage is in the retracted state, the rod 3 can be flipped to a vertical state, which greatly saves storage space.

[0076] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, preferably, the rod body 3 is a telescopic rod consisting of multiple layers of tubular rods 31 stacked together.

[0077] Specifically, the diameter of the multi-layer tube rod 31 decreases sequentially along the axis of the rod body 3. During operation, the rod body 3 can be lengthened by stretching layer by layer. When the rod body 3 is flipped to a vertical state, the rod body 3 can automatically retract, which greatly saves storage space.

[0078] Preferably, two adjacent tubes 31 are an inner tube and an outer tube, respectively. The outer tube is provided with an outer tube stop 32, and the inner tube is provided with an inner tube stop 33. The length of the tube 3 is limited by the corresponding inner and outer tube stops.

[0079] Preferably, the rangefinder 1 is a laser rangefinder, and the bottom of the plate 2 and the bottom of the rangefinder 1 are set on the same plane.

[0080] Specifically, laser rangefinders can achieve precise measurements.

[0081] Preferably, the slide rail 5 further includes two baffles 13, one end of the two rail bodies 51 is connected to one of the plate bodies 2, the two baffles 53 are respectively connected to the other ends of the two rail bodies 51 and respectively block the positions of the two slide grooves 52, one end of the two baffles 53 extends into the space between the two rail bodies 51, and the two ends of the strip 61 are respectively attached to and slidably connected to one end of the two baffles 53.

[0082] Specifically, the stop 12 is used to block the slider 62 to restrict the horizontal movement of the slide plate 6.

[0083] In summary, when using the gap measuring device, the distance measuring personnel can hold the rod 3 and move the distance measuring instrument 1, which is clamped between the two plates 2, to any position under the vehicle to measure the ground clearance of the entire vehicle. This not only avoids the difficulty of the measuring personnel having to lie on the ground to move the distance measuring instrument, but also ensures that the measurement area covers the entire bottom of the vehicle, reducing the workload and greatly improving the accuracy and efficiency of the measurement.

[0084] The distance between the two plates 2 of the gap measuring device can be infinitely adjusted by the distance locking mechanism to adapt to rangefinders of different sizes.

[0085] The four-bar linkage of the gap measuring device allows the rod 3 to rotate 90° relative to the entire device, making it easy to store and use.

[0086] The diameter of the multi-layer tube rod 31 of the gap measuring device decreases sequentially along the axis of the rod body 3. During operation, the rod body 3 can be lengthened by stretching layer by layer to adapt to vehicles of different sizes.

[0087] The various embodiments of the present invention have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments.

Claims

1. A gap measuring device for measuring a gap between a bottom of a vehicle and a ground, characterized by, The gap measuring device includes: rangefinder; Two plates are spaced apart from each other. An adjustable distance locking mechanism is provided, which is connected to the two plates. The two plates can adjust their distance through the adjustable distance locking mechanism to clamp rangefinders of different sizes. A rod, one end of which is hinged to one of the plates, another plate, or an adjustable locking mechanism.

2. The gap measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance adjustment locking mechanism includes: A partition is provided between two plates along the adjustment direction of the adjusting locking mechanism, and one side of the partition is connected to one of the plates. A slide rail is connected to the partition plate along the adjustment direction of the adjusting locking mechanism; A skateboard, one end of which is connected to another of the skateboard bodies, and the skateboard is slidably connected to the slide rail; A locking component is provided on the slide plate, and the locking component is capable of locking the slide plate from sliding.

3. A gap measuring device according to claim 2, wherein The slide rail includes two rail bodies, which are spaced apart from top to bottom, and the opposite surfaces of the two rail bodies are provided with sliding grooves; The slide plate includes a slat and two sliders. The slat is slidably connected between the two rails, and the two sliders are connected to both sides of the slat. The two sliders are slidably connected in the grooves on both sides.

4. A gap measuring device according to claim 1, wherein The gap measuring device also includes an electronic device, which is connected to the rangefinder and is capable of receiving the measurement signal from the rangefinder.

5. A gap measuring device according to claim 2, wherein The locking component includes a locking bolt and a threaded hole provided on the slide plate. The locking bolt is threadedly connected to the threaded hole, and the end of the locking bolt can abut against the partition plate.

6. A gap measuring device according to claim 1, wherein The gap measuring device further includes: Two seats are provided, spaced apart from each other. An end block, one end of which is connected to one end of the rod; Two rotary transmission mechanisms, one end of each of the two rotary transmission mechanisms is hinged to the two seats respectively, and the other end of each of the two rotary transmission mechanisms is connected to both sides of the end block respectively; A stop block is provided below the two seats, and when the rod is rotated to a horizontal position, the end block can rest against the stop block.

7. A gap measuring device according to claim 6, wherein The bottom corner of the stop block is provided with a slot, and the other end of the end block is provided with a plug that can be inserted into the slot.

8. A gap measuring device according to claim 6, wherein The rotary transmission mechanism is a four-bar linkage, and the rotary transmission mechanism includes: Two first rods are connected by a cross hinge, and one end of each first rod is connected to the base body and the end block, respectively. Two second rods, one end of each of the two second rods is connected to the other end of each of the two first rods, and the other end of each of the two second rods is connected to the base and the end block, respectively.

9. A gap measuring device according to claim 1, wherein The rod is a telescopic rod consisting of multiple layers of tubular rods stacked together.

10. A gap measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rangefinder is a laser rangefinder, and the bottom of the plate and the bottom of the rangefinder are on the same plane.

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