CN207486392U - Inclination angle microspur height adjusts measurement of higher degree device - Google Patents
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倾角微距高度调节高程测量器,包括多方向旋转定位座,多方向旋转定位座上安装微距调节装置,所述微距调节装置包括固定块和定位块,固定块和定位块均为横截面为直角三角形的三棱柱状结构,固定块和定位块相对设置,本实用新型在原有高程测量器的基础上增加了微距调节装置,微距调节装置利用蝴蝶螺栓旋转推动螺母的方式间接推动定位块滑动,同时结合导轨和蝴蝶螺栓的倾角,大大降低了定位块的高度调节速度,和蝴蝶螺栓单转对定位块的高度调节距离,从而大大提高了水准仪的高度调节精度,从而更加方便水准仪的校准,避免了高度调节过度的现象。
An inclination macro height adjustment height measuring device, including a multi-directional rotating positioning seat, a micro-distance adjustment device is installed on the multi-directional rotating positioning seat, and the micro-distance adjustment device includes a fixed block and a positioning block, both of which are cross-sectional It is a triangular prism structure of a right triangle, and the fixed block and the positioning block are arranged oppositely. The utility model adds a micro-distance adjustment device on the basis of the original height measuring device. The micro-distance adjustment device uses the butterfly bolt to rotate and push the nut to indirectly promote the positioning At the same time, combined with the inclination angle of the guide rail and the butterfly bolt, the height adjustment speed of the positioning block is greatly reduced, and the height adjustment distance of the positioning block is compared with the single rotation of the butterfly bolt, thus greatly improving the height adjustment accuracy of the level and making it more convenient for the level. Calibration avoids excessive height adjustment.
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技术领域technical field
本实用新型涉及一种高程测量器,更确切的说是一种倾角微距高度调节高程测量器。The utility model relates to a height measuring device, more precisely, a height measuring device for adjusting the height of inclination angle and micro-distance.
背景技术Background technique
高程测量是确定地面点高程的测量工作。一点的高程一般是指这点沿铅垂线方向到大地水准面的距离,又称海拔或绝对高程。水准测量是利用一条水平视线,并借助于竖立在地面点上的标尺,来测定地面上两点之间的高差,然后根据其中一点的高程来推算出另外一点高程的方法,也是最精密的方法,主要用于国家水准网的建立。除了国家等级的水准测量之外,还有普通水准测量。它采用精度较低的仪器,测算手续也比较简单,广泛用于国家等级的水准网内的加密,或独立地建立测图和一般工程施工的高程控制网,以及用于线路水准和面水准的测量工作。现有的高程测量装置的支撑腿只能沿一个平面转动,不能很好地适应不同类型的地形。现有的高程测量装置在水准仪安装完成后往往需要微调水准仪的高度,现有的方法需要挪动支撑腿,十分费力并且容易过度调节。Height surveying is the work of surveying to determine the elevation of ground points. The elevation of a point generally refers to the distance from the point to the geoid along the plumb line, also known as altitude or absolute elevation. Leveling is the most precise method of measuring the height difference between two points on the ground by using a horizontal line of sight and by means of a ruler erected on the ground, and then calculating the height of another point based on the height of one point. The method is mainly used in the establishment of the national leveling network. In addition to leveling at the national level, there is also general leveling. It uses instruments with low precision, and the calculation procedures are relatively simple. It is widely used for encryption in national leveling networks, or to independently establish elevation control networks for surveying and general engineering construction, as well as for line leveling and surface leveling. Measure work. The supporting legs of existing height measuring devices can only rotate along one plane, which cannot be well adapted to different types of terrain. Existing height measuring devices often need to fine-tune the height of the level after the level is installed. The existing method needs to move the supporting legs, which is very laborious and easy to over-adjust.
发明内容Contents of the invention
本实用新型的目的是提供一种倾角微距高度调节高程测量器,能够解决上述的问题。The purpose of the utility model is to provide an elevation measuring device with inclination and micro-distance height adjustment, which can solve the above-mentioned problems.
本实用新型为实现上述目的,通过以下技术方案实现:The utility model realizes above-mentioned purpose by following technical scheme:
倾角微距高度调节高程测量器,包括多方向旋转定位座,多方向旋转定位座上安装微距调节装置,所述微距调节装置包括固定块和定位块,固定块和定位块均为横截面为直角三角形的三棱柱状结构,固定块和定位块相对设置,固定块的下表面与定位块的上表面所在平面平行,定位块的上部安装水准仪,固定块的上部连接导轨,导轨上安装滑块,滑块能在导轨上滑动,导轨的一侧数值高度高于另一侧,滑块上连接定位块,固定块的侧部连接轴承,轴承的外圈与固定块连接,轴承的内圈连接蝴蝶螺栓,蝴蝶螺栓的中部螺纹连接螺母,螺母的一侧连接定位块,蝴蝶螺栓的丝杆轴线与导轨的轴线平行。An inclination macro height adjustment height measuring device, including a multi-directional rotating positioning seat, a micro-distance adjustment device is installed on the multi-directional rotating positioning seat, and the micro-distance adjustment device includes a fixed block and a positioning block, both of which are cross-sectional It is a right-angled triangular prism structure, the fixed block and the positioning block are arranged oppositely, the lower surface of the fixed block is parallel to the plane where the upper surface of the positioning block is located, the upper part of the positioning block is equipped with a level gauge, the upper part of the fixed block is connected to the guide rail, and the slide is installed on the guide rail. block, the slider can slide on the guide rail, the numerical height of one side of the guide rail is higher than the other side, the positioning block is connected to the slider, the side of the fixed block is connected to the bearing, the outer ring of the bearing is connected to the fixed block, and the inner ring of the bearing The butterfly bolt is connected, the middle part of the butterfly bolt is threaded to connect the nut, one side of the nut is connected to the positioning block, and the screw axis of the butterfly bolt is parallel to the axis of the guide rail.
为了进一步实现本实用新型的目的,还可以采用以下技术方案:所述多方向旋转定位座包括固定座,固定座与固定块连接,固定座的下部连接三个或三个以上可调节支撑腿,可调节支撑腿包括第一关节轴承,第一关节轴承的固定端与固定座连接,第一关节轴承的活动端连接导向管,导向管的一端与第一关节轴承连接,导向管的另一端插接导向杆,导向杆能在导向管上滑动,导向管的侧部螺纹连接固定螺栓,固定螺栓的丝杆端部能与导向杆配合,导向杆的下端连接第二关节轴承,第二关节轴承的固定端与导向杆连接,第二关节轴承的活动端连接销钉。所述导轨的倾角为15度。In order to further realize the purpose of the utility model, the following technical solutions can also be adopted: the multi-directional rotating positioning seat includes a fixed seat, the fixed seat is connected with the fixed block, and the bottom of the fixed seat is connected with three or more than three adjustable support legs, The adjustable support leg includes a first joint bearing, the fixed end of the first joint bearing is connected to the fixed seat, the movable end of the first joint bearing is connected to the guide tube, one end of the guide tube is connected to the first joint bearing, and the other end of the guide tube is inserted into the Connect the guide rod, the guide rod can slide on the guide tube, the side of the guide tube is threaded to connect the fixing bolt, the end of the screw rod of the fixing bolt can cooperate with the guide rod, the lower end of the guide rod is connected to the second joint bearing, the second joint bearing The fixed end of the second joint bearing is connected with the guide rod, and the movable end of the second joint bearing is connected with the pin. The inclination angle of the guide rail is 15 degrees.
本实用新型的优点在于:本实用新型在原有高程测量器的基础上增加了微距调节装置,微距调节装置利用蝴蝶螺栓旋转推动螺母的方式间接推动定位块滑动,同时结合导轨和蝴蝶螺栓的倾角,大大降低了定位块的高度调节速度,和蝴蝶螺栓单转对定位块的高度调节距离,从而大大提高了水准仪的高度调节精度,从而更加方便水准仪的校准,避免了高度调节过度的现象。本实用新型的轴承既能使蝴蝶螺栓固定在固定块上,又能方便蝴蝶螺栓的旋转。本实用新型的导轨和滑块配合可以提高水准仪调解时的稳定性。本实用新型的微距调节装置能够无需螺栓的工序就能够快速将水准仪调节到合适的高度。本实用新型的第二齿条通过旋转与第一齿条啮合时,可以避免支撑杆上下滑动,从而将水准仪固定在合适的高度。当需要调节水准仪的高度时,只需转动旋转杆,使第一齿条和第二齿条脱离啮合状态,就能方便测量人员手动推动水准仪到合适的高度,然后再次转动旋转杆,使第二齿条与第一齿条啮合,就能快速完成水准仪高度的调节。本实用新型的支架为两个可以避免固定板转动。本实用新型还具有结构简洁紧凑、制造成本低廉和使用简便的优点。The utility model has the advantages that: the utility model adds a micro-distance adjustment device on the basis of the original height measuring device. The macro-distance adjustment device uses the butterfly bolt to rotate and push the nut to indirectly push the positioning block to slide, and at the same time combines the guide rail and the butterfly bolt. The inclination angle greatly reduces the height adjustment speed of the positioning block, and the height adjustment distance of the positioning block with a single turn of the butterfly bolt, thus greatly improving the height adjustment accuracy of the level, thus making the calibration of the level more convenient and avoiding excessive height adjustment. The bearing of the utility model can not only fix the butterfly bolt on the fixed block, but also facilitate the rotation of the butterfly bolt. The cooperation between the guide rail and the sliding block of the utility model can improve the stability of the level instrument during adjustment. The micro-distance adjustment device of the utility model can quickly adjust the level gauge to a suitable height without the need for a bolt process. When the second rack of the utility model meshes with the first rack through rotation, the support rod can be prevented from sliding up and down, thereby fixing the level at a suitable height. When it is necessary to adjust the height of the level, it is only necessary to turn the rotating rod to make the first rack and the second rack disengage, and it is convenient for the surveyor to manually push the level to a suitable height, and then turn the rotating rod again to make the second rack The gear rack meshes with the first gear rack to quickly complete the adjustment of the height of the level. The utility model has two supports that can avoid the rotation of the fixed plate. The utility model also has the advantages of simple and compact structure, low manufacturing cost and easy use.
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附图用来提供对本实用新型的进一步理解,并且构成说明书的一部分,与本实用新型的实施例一起用于解释本实用新型,并不构成对本实用新型的限制。在附图中:The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model, and constitute a part of the description, and are used to explain the utility model together with the embodiments of the utility model, and do not constitute a limitation to the utility model. In the attached picture:
图1为本实用新型的结构示意图。Fig. 1 is the structural representation of the utility model.
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以下结合附图对本实用新型的优选实施例进行说明,应当理解,此处所描述的优选实施例仅用于说明和解释本实用新型,并不用于限定本实用新型。The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described here are only used to illustrate and explain the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
倾角微距高度调节高程测量器,如图1所示,包括多方向旋转定位座,多方向旋转定位座上安装微距调节装置,所述微距调节装置包括固定块14和定位块11,固定块14和定位块11均为横截面为直角三角形的三棱柱状结构,固定块14和定位块11相对设置,固定块14的下表面与定位块11的上表面所在平面平行,定位块11的上部安装水准仪10,固定块14的上部连接导轨15,导轨15上安装滑块16,滑块16能在导轨15上滑动,导轨15的一侧数值高度高于另一侧,滑块16上连接定位块11,固定块14的侧部连接轴承12,轴承12的外圈与固定块14连接,轴承12的内圈连接蝴蝶螺栓17,蝴蝶螺栓17的中部螺纹连接螺母13,螺母13的一侧连接定位块11,蝴蝶螺栓17的丝杆轴线与导轨15的轴线平行。The inclination micro-distance height adjustment elevation measuring device, as shown in Figure 1, comprises a multi-directional rotation positioning seat, and a micro-distance adjustment device is installed on the multi-directional rotation positioning base, and the micro-distance adjustment device includes a fixed block 14 and a positioning block 11, and the fixed Block 14 and positioning block 11 all are the triangular prism structure that cross section is a right triangle, fixed block 14 and positioning block 11 are relatively arranged, and the lower surface of fixed block 14 is parallel to the plane where the upper surface of positioning block 11 is located, and the plane of positioning block 11 The level gauge 10 is installed on the top, the top of the fixed block 14 is connected to the guide rail 15, and the slide block 16 is installed on the guide rail 15, and the slide block 16 can slide on the guide rail 15. The positioning block 11, the side of the fixed block 14 is connected to the bearing 12, the outer ring of the bearing 12 is connected to the fixed block 14, the inner ring of the bearing 12 is connected to the butterfly bolt 17, the middle part of the butterfly bolt 17 is threaded to the nut 13, and one side of the nut 13 The positioning block 11 is connected, and the screw axis of the butterfly bolt 17 is parallel to the axis of the guide rail 15 .
本实用新型在原有高程测量器的基础上增加了微距调节装置,微距调节装置利用蝴蝶螺栓17旋转推动螺母13的方式间接推动定位块11滑动,同时结合导轨15和蝴蝶螺栓17的倾角,大大降低了定位块11的高度调节速度,和蝴蝶螺栓17单转对定位块11的高度调节距离,从而大大提高了水准仪10的高度调节精度,从而更加方便水准仪10的校准,避免了高度调节过度的现象。本实用新型的轴承12既能使蝴蝶螺栓17固定在固定块14上,又能方便蝴蝶螺栓17的旋转。本实用新型的导轨15和滑块16配合可以提高水准仪10调解时的稳定性。本实用新型的微距调节装置能够无需螺栓的工序就能够快速将水准仪调节到合适的高度。本实用新型的第二齿条20通过旋转与第一齿条17啮合时,可以避免支撑杆12上下滑动,从而将水准仪10固定在合适的高度。当需要调节水准仪10的高度时,只需转动旋转杆19,使第一齿条17和第二齿条20脱离啮合状态,就能方便测量人员手动推动水准仪10到合适的高度,然后再次转动旋转杆19,使第二齿条20与第一齿条17啮合,就能快速完成水准仪10高度的调节。本实用新型的支架16为两个可以避免固定板15转动。The utility model adds a micro-distance adjustment device on the basis of the original height measuring device. The macro-distance adjustment device uses the butterfly bolt 17 to rotate and push the nut 13 to indirectly push the positioning block 11 to slide. The height adjustment speed of the positioning block 11 is greatly reduced, and the height adjustment distance of the butterfly bolt 17 to the positioning block 11 is greatly improved, thereby greatly improving the height adjustment accuracy of the level 10, thereby making it easier to calibrate the level 10 and avoiding excessive height adjustment The phenomenon. The bearing 12 of the utility model can not only fix the butterfly bolt 17 on the fixed block 14, but also facilitate the rotation of the butterfly bolt 17. The cooperation between the guide rail 15 and the slide block 16 of the utility model can improve the stability of the level instrument 10 during adjustment. The micro-distance adjustment device of the utility model can quickly adjust the level gauge to a suitable height without the need for a bolt process. When the second rack 20 of the present invention meshes with the first rack 17 by rotation, it can prevent the support rod 12 from sliding up and down, thereby fixing the level 10 at a suitable height. When it is necessary to adjust the height of the level 10, it is only necessary to turn the rotating rod 19 to disengage the first rack 17 and the second rack 20 from the meshing state, and it is convenient for the surveyor to manually push the level 10 to a suitable height, and then rotate it again The lever 19 makes the second rack 20 mesh with the first rack 17, so that the adjustment of the height of the level 10 can be completed quickly. The support 16 of the present utility model is two and can avoid fixed plate 15 to rotate.
所述多方向旋转定位座包括固定座1,固定座1与固定块14连接,固定座1的下部连接三个或三个以上可调节支撑腿,可调节支撑腿包括第一关节轴承2,第一关节轴承2的固定端与固定座1连接,第一关节轴承2的活动端连接导向管3,导向管3的一端与第一关节轴承2连接,导向管3的另一端插接导向杆5,导向杆5能在导向管3上滑动,导向管3的侧部螺纹连接固定螺栓4,固定螺栓4的丝杆端部能与导向杆5配合,导向杆5的下端连接第二关节轴承6,第二关节轴承6的固定端与导向杆5连接,第二关节轴承6的活动端连接销钉7。The multi-directional rotation positioning seat includes a fixed seat 1, the fixed seat 1 is connected with the fixed block 14, and the lower part of the fixed seat 1 is connected with three or more adjustable support legs, and the adjustable support legs include the first joint bearing 2, the second The fixed end of a joint bearing 2 is connected to the fixed seat 1, the movable end of the first joint bearing 2 is connected to the guide tube 3, one end of the guide tube 3 is connected to the first joint bearing 2, and the other end of the guide tube 3 is inserted into the guide rod 5 , the guide rod 5 can slide on the guide tube 3, the side of the guide tube 3 is screwed to the fixing bolt 4, the end of the screw rod of the fixing bolt 4 can cooperate with the guide rod 5, and the lower end of the guide rod 5 is connected to the second joint bearing 6 , the fixed end of the second joint bearing 6 is connected with the guide rod 5 , and the movable end of the second joint bearing 6 is connected with the pin 7 .
本实用新型的多方向旋转定位座将原有的高程测量装置的单向铰接替换为了关节轴承,第二关节轴承6可以允许多方向旋转定位座的可调节支撑腿能够有更大的调节空间,从而使多方向旋转定位座能够适应不同的地形,方便讲倾角微距高度调节高程测量器的水准仪10调节到合适的观测状态。本实用新型的导向管3与导向杆5配合可以方便调节支撑腿的总长度,本实用新型的第二关节轴承6可以允许销钉7 有更大的角度调节范围,方便销钉7以更为合适的角度插入土壤。本实用新型的固定螺栓4可以将导向杆5固定在合适的长度。The multi-directional rotating positioning seat of the utility model replaces the one-way hinge of the original height measuring device with a joint bearing, and the second joint bearing 6 can allow the adjustable supporting legs of the multi-directional rotating positioning seat to have a larger adjustment space. Thereby, the multi-directional rotating positioning seat can be adapted to different terrains, and it is convenient to adjust the level instrument 10 of the inclination macro height adjustment height measuring device to a suitable observation state. The guide pipe 3 of the utility model cooperates with the guide rod 5 to facilitate adjustment of the total length of the supporting legs, and the second joint bearing 6 of the utility model allows the pin 7 to have a larger angle adjustment range, so that the pin 7 can be more suitable Insert the soil at an angle. The fixing bolt 4 of the present utility model can fix the guide rod 5 at a suitable length.
所述导轨15的倾角为15度。The inclination angle of the guide rail 15 is 15 degrees.
所述导轨15的倾角为15度可以在保证水准仪10有足够的高度调节范围的同时进一步提高水准仪10的高度调节精度。The inclination angle of the guide rail 15 is 15 degrees, which can further improve the height adjustment accuracy of the level 10 while ensuring that the level 10 has a sufficient height adjustment range.
最后应说明的是:以上所述仅为本实用新型的优选实施例而已,并不用于限制本实用新型,尽管参照前述实施例对本实用新型进行了详细的说明,对于本领域的技术人员来说,其依然可以对前述各实施例所记载的技术方案进行修改,或者对其中部分技术特征进行等同替换。凡在本实用新型的精神和原则之内,所作的任何修改、等同替换、改进等,均应包含在本实用新型的保护范围之内。Finally, it should be noted that: the above is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and is not intended to limit the utility model, although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art , it is still possible to modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.
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