Intelligent concrete drip irrigation maintenance system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of concrete intelligent drip irrigation maintenance systems, including the drip irrigation pipe being arranged on the surface of concrete, the drip irrigation pipe uses water supply of water storage tank, the upper portion of the lateral wall of water storage tank is equipped with water inlet, the lower portion of lateral wall is equipped with water outlet, high liquid level instrument is equipped at the water inlet, low liquid level instrument is equipped at the water outlet, water storage tank uses water supply of water pump, the water pump is driven by motor, the motor is controlled by controller, the liquid level information from the high liquid level instrument and the low liquid level instrument is received by the controller, when the liquid level information from the high liquid level instrument is received by the controller, the motor is closed, when the liquid level information from the low liquid level instrument is received by the controller, the motor is started.The utility model not only can make concrete to obtain better maintenance, guarantee the quality of concrete, water resource can also be saved, reduce the labor intensity of operating personnel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of concrete construction technology, and specifically relates to an intelligent drip irrigation curing system for concrete. Background Technology

[0002] Curing is crucial in concrete construction. A reasonable concrete curing plan can not only effectively ensure the quality of concrete, but also save resources to the greatest extent and reduce the workload.

[0003] Currently, there are two traditional methods for concrete curing: 1. Direct water spraying with hoses. In this method, over 70% of the water used is lost to the construction site as surface runoff. Furthermore, it requires dedicated personnel to constantly monitor the moisture level of the concrete surface, and it's difficult to effectively manage whether workers will water the concrete on time. This results in significant resource waste, high workload, and difficulty in guaranteeing curing quality. 2. Membrane-covered water spraying. While this method can save water to some extent, it is costly and retains the drawbacks of direct water spraying.

[0004] In summary, concrete curing in engineering construction, especially bridge construction, faces challenges such as high water consumption, uneven curing frequency due to manual operation, and water loss causing muddy sites. The investment is substantial, the results are poor, and quality problems such as concrete cracking frequently occur due to inadequate curing. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a smart drip irrigation curing system for concrete to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art. This system can not only cure concrete better and ensure the quality of concrete, but also save water resources and reduce the labor intensity of workers.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art is: a concrete intelligent drip irrigation curing system, including drip irrigation pipes laid on the concrete surface, the drip irrigation pipes being supplied with water by a water storage tank, the water storage tank having an inlet on the upper part of its side wall and an outlet on the lower part of its side wall, a high-level liquid level gauge being installed at the inlet and a low-level liquid level gauge being installed at the outlet, the water storage tank being supplied with water by a water pump, the water pump being driven by a motor, the motor being controlled by a controller, the controller receiving liquid level information from the high-level liquid level gauge and the low-level liquid level gauge, when the controller receives liquid level information from the high-level liquid level gauge, shutting down the motor, and when the controller receives liquid level information from the low-level liquid level gauge, starting the motor.

[0007] Based on the above solution, the present invention has made the following improvements:

[0008] The drip irrigation pipe is made of flexible material and is laid out in a serpentine pattern on the concrete surface.

[0009] Both the high-level liquid level gauge and the low-level liquid level gauge are solar-powered wireless liquid level gauges, and the controller is a solar-powered wireless controller.

[0010] The drip irrigation tube is made of rubber and plastic blind tube inside, with an outlet hole on the side wall, and is wrapped with a flexible porous material on the outside.

[0011] The advantages and positive effects of this utility model are:

[0012] A. Compared with traditional methods such as directly sprinkling water with pipes, the maintenance system proposed in this utility model adopts drip irrigation technology, which can save water and ensure maintenance quality.

[0013] B. Compared with traditional methods such as mulching and watering: The maintenance system proposed in this utility model uses a low-level liquid level gauge to monitor the low water level of the water storage tank and a high-level liquid level gauge to monitor the high water level of the water storage tank. The controller automatically controls the start or stop of the water pump motor based on the information from the liquid level gauge, thereby ensuring that the drip irrigation pipes have a continuous water supply and that the maintenance water in the water storage tank does not overflow. It does not require workers to be on duty for a long time, which can reduce the labor intensity of the workers.

[0014] C. Easy to operate: No special skills are required; construction workers can operate it independently after simple training.

[0015] D. Safety guaranteed: Since the control components are powered by solar energy, not only is electricity saved, but the risks of temporary power supply are also mitigated to a certain extent.

[0016] E. High adaptability: The curing system proposed in this utility model can cover most concrete surfaces due to the use of flexible pipes, making it highly adaptable.

[0017] F. Easy to promote: The maintenance system proposed in this utility model has a simple structure, is easy to use, can be reused, has low cost, and is easy to promote. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drip irrigation pipe of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Drip irrigation pipe; 1-1. Rubber and plastic blind pipe; 1-2. Outlet hole; 1-3. Flexible porous material; 2. Water storage tank; 3-1. High level gauge; 3-2. Low level gauge; 4. Water pump; 5. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To further understand the invention content, features, and effects of this utility model, the following embodiments are provided, and detailed descriptions are given below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0022] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 A smart drip irrigation curing system for concrete includes drip irrigation pipes 1 laid on the concrete surface. The drip irrigation pipes 1 are supplied with water by a water storage tank 2. The water storage tank 2 has an inlet on the upper part of its side wall and an outlet on the lower part of its side wall. A high-level liquid level gauge 3-1 is installed at the inlet, and a low-level liquid level gauge 3-2 is installed at the outlet. The water storage tank 2 is supplied with water by a water pump 4, which is driven by a motor. The motor is controlled by a controller 5. The controller 5 receives liquid level information from the high-level liquid level gauge 3-1 and the low-level liquid level gauge 3-2. When the controller 5 receives liquid level information from the high-level liquid level gauge 3-1, it shuts down the motor. When the controller 5 receives liquid level information from the low-level liquid level gauge 3-2, it starts the motor.

[0023] The more preferred solution in this embodiment is as follows:

[0024] The drip irrigation pipe 1 is made of flexible material and is laid out in a serpentine pattern on the concrete surface, making it convenient to use and transport.

[0025] Both the high-level liquid level gauge 3-1 and the low-level liquid level gauge 3-2 are solar-powered wireless liquid level gauges, and the controller 5 is a solar-powered wireless controller, which is easy to deploy.

[0026] The drip irrigation pipe has an internal rubber and plastic blind pipe 1-1, and an outlet hole 1-2 with a diameter of 1 mm is set every 5 cm along the length of the side wall. The inlet is connected to the outlet of the water storage tank 2, and the other end is closed. The pipe is wrapped with a flexible porous material 1-3 that can store and permeate water, such as a sponge, to ensure that the water can be replenished evenly and continuously without forming runoff and causing loss.

[0027] During application, place the water storage tank 2 above the highest concrete curing surface. The volume of the water storage tank 2 should be determined based on the length of the drip irrigation pipe 1 (i.e., the area to be cured). To avoid frequent pump starts, it can be slightly larger. If the water storage tank 2 is large, it should be sealed to prevent personnel from accidentally falling into the water. The water storage tank 2 has an inlet at the top and an outlet at the bottom. The drip irrigation pipe is a blind pipe and should be evenly distributed on the surface of the concrete to be cured. For vertical surfaces, it can be fixed in a ring-like manner or temporarily fixed with cement nails. The solar panel of the controller should face south or be in a position that receives sunlight. For the level gauge, the high-level level gauge should be placed on the upper edge of the water storage tank, and the low-level level gauge should be placed slightly above the bottom of the water storage tank. The water supply pump can be arranged according to the water source, but it should not be too far from the water storage tank 2 to avoid signal reception failure. After the above preparations are completed, the water pump motor can be started using the controller to begin concrete curing. If the concrete surface is not completely wetted during the curing process, the spacing and position of the drip irrigation pipes should be adjusted. After curing, the drip irrigation pipes should be collected and reused.

[0028] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart drip irrigation curing system for concrete, characterized in that, The system includes drip irrigation pipes installed on the concrete surface, which are supplied with water from a water storage tank. The water storage tank has an inlet on the upper part of its side wall and an outlet on the lower part of its side wall. A high-level liquid level gauge is installed at the inlet, and a low-level liquid level gauge is installed at the outlet. The water storage tank is supplied with water by a water pump, which is driven by a motor. The motor is controlled by a controller, which receives level information from the high-level liquid level gauge and the low-level liquid level gauge. When the controller receives level information from the high-level liquid level gauge, it shuts down the motor. When the controller receives level information from the low-level liquid level gauge, it starts the motor.

2. The intelligent drip irrigation curing system for concrete according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drip irrigation pipe is made of flexible material and is laid out in a serpentine pattern on the concrete surface.

3. The intelligent drip irrigation curing system for concrete according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the high-level liquid level gauge and the low-level liquid level gauge are solar-powered wireless liquid level gauges, and the controller is a solar-powered wireless controller.

4. The intelligent drip irrigation curing system for concrete according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drip irrigation tube is made of rubber and plastic blind tube inside, with an outlet hole on the side wall, and is wrapped with a flexible porous material on the outside.

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