Water Temperature Measurement Tool Depth Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water environment temperature measurement tools fail to accurately measure temperatures at different water depths due to external ambient temperature influences and inability to extract water effectively from varying depths, resulting in inaccurate data.
Innovation Solution
A water environment temperature measurement tool comprising movable measurement boxes with adjustable elastic members, a counterweight box, and control mechanisms that allow for precise water extraction and temperature measurement at various depths, using a combination of buoyancy members, rotating mechanisms, and elastic forces to manage water intake and data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If water is extracted into a container by auxiliary devices for temperature detection, then the temperature of the water environment can be measured, but the measurement accuracy deteriorates due to external ambient temperature influences and inability to accurately extract water at different depths
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the temperature measurement function from the water extraction process. Instead of extracting water and then measuring temperature (which exposes the sample to ambient temperature), the temperature is measured in-situ within the measurement box before water extraction occurs. This separates the measurement function from the extraction function, eliminating the harmful effect of ambient temperature on measurement accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs temperature measurement as a preliminary action before water extraction and before the measured water is exposed to ambient temperature. The temperature detector measures the temperature of water at the exact location and depth within the measurement box, ensuring the measurement occurs under controlled conditions before any potentially harmful external influences can affect the water temperature.
2Measurement precision
If existing devices are used to extract water at different depths, then water sampling can be performed, but the measurement accuracy deteriorates due to inability to accurately extract water from varying depths
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the water column into multiple depth segments using multiple measurement boxes positioned at different depths. Each measurement box independently measures temperature at its specific depth level, allowing for segmented measurement of temperature profiles through the water column. This segmentation enables accurate depth-specific temperature measurement without requiring complex extraction mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces measurement boxes as intermediary devices that remain in-situ at different water depths to perform measurements. These measurement boxes serve as mediators between the temperature detector and the water at various depths, eliminating the need to physically extract water from difficult-to-reach depths while still obtaining accurate temperature data.
3Measurement precision
If multiple measurement boxes are used to measure temperatures at different depths, then comprehensive temperature data can be obtained, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the measurement boxes as universal, multi-functional units that can be deployed at multiple depths. Each measurement box integrates water intake, temperature sensing, and data transmission capabilities in a single standardized module. This universality allows comprehensive temperature measurement across different depths without proportionally increasing overall system complexity, as the same design is replicated rather than customized for each depth level.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Ensures accurate and comprehensive temperature measurement across different water depths, improving measurement efficiency and practicality by allowing the tool to extract and measure water effectively, reducing external influences and enhancing data accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
one end of the elastic member is connected with the water retaining member, and own elastic force of the elastic members arranged on different measurement boxes are different
Implementation Method 2
each control assembly comprises a buoyancy member, a fourth rotating member, a third connecting member, a fourth connecting member, a connecting seat, a toggle member and a pressing member, the buoyancy member is movably arranged in the measurement box
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AI summary
A water environment temperature measurement tool includes measurement boxes and a counterweight box; a plurality of groups of the measurement boxes are provided; the counterweight box is movably connected with a group of measurement boxes; and each measurement box is provided with a temperature measurement instrument inside. The water environment temperature measurement tool further comprises: control mechanisms, each comprising a water inlet pipe, a water retaining member, an elastic member, a control assembly, a rotating seat, a rotating shaft, a second screw rod, a control seat and a rotary assembly. In the water environment temperature measurement tool of the present invention, the control mechanisms can achieve extraction and temperature measurement of water at different water body depths by cooperating with the measurement boxes and the temperature measurement instruments.