An antenna connection structure and method for water meter signal transmission with high stability

By designing a highly stable antenna connection structure on the smart water meter, the problem of signal transmission instability caused by a single design of the existing smart water meter antenna structure is solved, and the stability of signal transmission and reception and the reliability of water meter monitoring function is achieved.

CN113851817BActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17WUHAN HANSHUI ZHILIAN MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202111256561.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-10-27
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
2041-10-27

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Technical Problem

The antenna structure design of the existing smart water meter is relatively single, resulting in unstable signal transmission, affecting the data transmission and reception and monitoring functions of the water meter.

Method used

A highly stable antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission is designed, including housing assembly, antenna structure and adjustment mechanism. By attaching the antenna structure to the housing surface, the antenna layout area is increased, and the antenna angle is adjusted through the motor and cam to improve the signal transmission and reception effect.

Benefits of technology

By increasing the antenna layout area and adjusting the antenna angle, the stability of signal transmission and reception is significantly improved, ensuring the reliable transmission of water meter data and the normal operation of monitoring functions.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses an antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission with high stability, which includes a housing assembly installed on the water meter main body. The housing assembly is installed on the water meter main body and includes a rotating plate, a housing mounting seat and a housing. The housing mounting seat is fixedly connected to the opening at the top of the water meter main body by bolts. The outer surface of the housing mounting seat is rotatably connected to the rotating plate through a bearing, and the housing is fixedly connected to the rotating plate by screws. A display hole for installing a display and an antenna hole for installing an antenna structure are provided on the upper surface of the housing. The surface of the housing where the antenna hole is located is a downward inclined surface. The present invention improves the antenna structure of the current intelligent water meter, that is, the current built-in antenna and rod-shaped antenna are improved to be attached to the surface of the housing, changing the antenna arrangement method in the traditional intelligent water meter, that is, increasing the antenna arrangement area, which is beneficial to improving the signal receiving and transmitting effect of the antenna.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a wireless water meter, in particular to an antenna connection structure and method for signal transmission of a water meter with high stability. Background Art

[0002] An intelligent water meter is a new type of water meter that uses modern microelectronics technology, modern sensing technology, and intelligent IC card technology to measure water consumption and transfer and settle water consumption data. Compared with traditional water meters that generally only have the functions of flow collection and mechanical pointer display of water consumption, it is a great progress. In addition to recording and electronically displaying water consumption, the intelligent water meter can also control water consumption according to an agreement, automatically calculate the water fee for the stepped water price, and can also store water consumption data.

[0003] At present, when an intelligent water meter with a wireless function is in use, it is necessary to maintain signal stability to achieve real-time data transmission and reception, which is beneficial for the water meter to monitor the usage status. Currently, general intelligent water meters use built-in antennas or a linear antenna standing outside, that is, the types of antenna settings are relatively single. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an antenna connection structure and method for signal transmission of a water meter with high stability to solve the problems raised in the above background art. The technical solutions are as follows:

[0005] An antenna connection structure for signal transmission of a water meter with high stability includes a housing assembly installed on the water meter main body. The housing assembly is installed on the water meter main body and includes a rotating plate, a housing mounting seat, and a housing. The housing mounting seat is fixedly connected to the opening at the top of the water meter main body by bolts. The housing mounting seat is a cylindrical structure and is integrally formed with a bottom plate at the bottom. The opening at the top of the water meter main body is sealed by the housing mounting seat. The outer surface of the housing mounting seat is rotatably connected to the rotating plate through a bearing. The rotating plate is fixedly connected to the housing by screws. A display hole for installing a display and an antenna hole for installing an antenna structure are provided on the upper surface of the housing. The surface of the housing where the antenna hole is located is a downwardly inclined surface.

[0006] The antenna structure includes an antenna fixing bracket, a motor, a cam, an antenna, an antenna fixing plate, a screw, a baffle, and a spring. One end of the antenna fixing bracket is inserted into a positioning slot formed on the inner wall of the housing, and the other end of the antenna fixing bracket is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing by screws. An antenna fixing plate is provided on the surface of the antenna fixing bracket facing the antenna hole, and an antenna is adhered to the outer side surface of the antenna fixing plate. Threaded holes are formed at the four corners on the other side surface of the antenna fixing plate, four through holes corresponding to the threaded holes are formed on the antenna fixing bracket, the head of the screw passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the corresponding threaded hole, and at the same time, the tail of the screw is connected with a baffle, and a spring is provided between the baffle and the antenna fixing bracket. The diameter of the through hole on the antenna fixing bracket is larger than the diameter of the screw. The antenna fixing bracket is connected to the motor through a motor bracket on the surface facing the antenna fixing plate, and the output end of the motor faces the antenna fixing plate and is connected to the cam. The main body of the cam is a cylindrical structure, and the surface facing the antenna fixing plate is an inclined surface, that is, the end of the cam with the inclined surface contacts the antenna fixing plate. When the convex point on the inclined surface of the cam is located at the geometric center point of the antenna fixing plate, the antenna fixing bracket and the antenna fixing plate are parallel to each other.

[0007] As a further solution of the present invention: A metal gasket is provided between the surface of the antenna fixing bracket and the spring. The outer diameter of the metal gasket is larger than the diameter of the through hole, the inner diameter of the metal gasket is larger than the diameter of the screw and at the same time smaller than the diameter of the spring. The function of this gasket is to enable the screw to move in the through hole, and also ensure that the diameter of the through hole can be increased as much as possible to improve the movement effect.

[0008] As a further solution of the present invention: Threaded holes are formed on the surface at the position where the rotating plate is rotatably connected to the housing mounting seat and are threadedly connected with set screws. The head of the set screw is used to press against the housing mounting seat. During use, rotate the set screw and adjust the orientation of the antenna structure on the housing according to the installation environment, and then tighten the set screw.

[0009] As a further solution of the present invention: The metal gasket is made of stainless steel. 2-3 circles of annular protrusions are formed on the surface of the metal gasket for contacting the antenna fixing bracket, so as to reduce the area, and at the same time, a part of lubricating grease can be stored between the annular protrusions to improve the movement effect.

[0010] As a further solution of the present invention: That is, the usage method of the antenna connection structure for high-stability water meter signal transmission:

[0011] (1) During installation, manually rotate the housing to face the antenna structure on the water meter towards an open area, and then lock the position of the housing with set screws.

[0012] (2) Use the current wireless signal detection software to monitor the water meter signal, and control the motor to rotate through the controller. When the detected signal reaches the best value, the motor stops rotating.

[0013] As a further solution of the present invention: it further includes an internal support, an impeller, a cover plate, a lead screw, a valve motor, a driving bevel gear, an internal thread sleeve, a valve plate, a guide rod, and a power structure installation chamber. The main body of the internal support is cylindrical and made of food-grade stainless steel. The upper end of the internal support is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the housing mounting seat by screws; a hollow is formed in the middle of the internal support. An annular baffle is formed on the outer surface of the internal support above the hollow and presses on partition A. Partition Bs are welded at both the upper and lower positions of the hollow inside the internal support. A number of water inlet holes are formed in the partition B above the hollow and form an impeller accommodation chamber with the area above the internal support. An impeller is arranged in the impeller accommodation chamber, and the rotating shaft of the impeller is fixedly connected to a rotation speed sensor. The rotation speed sensor is installed in the installation hole formed in the middle of the housing mounting seat, and a rubber ring is filled between the rotation speed sensor and the inner wall of the installation hole; a water outlet hole is formed on the surface of the internal support corresponding to the upper part of the impeller.

[0014] As a further solution of the present invention: the partition B below the hollow and the part of the internal support below it form a power structure installation chamber. The middle of the partition B in the power structure installation chamber is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the internal thread sleeve through a bearing, and sealing rubber rings are filled between both ends of the bearing corresponding to the internal thread sleeve and its installation hole; the lower end of the internal thread sleeve and the part located in the power structure installation chamber are fixedly connected to a driven bevel gear, the driven bevel gear meshes with the driving bevel gear, the driving bevel gear is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the valve motor, and the valve motor is fixedly connected to the partition B; one end of the internal thread sleeve located in the hollow area is open and threadedly connected to the lead screw, and the top of the lead screw is fixedly connected to the valve plate, and the valve plate is used to cover the water inlet hole; a threaded blind hole is formed on the lower surface of the valve plate and threadedly connected to the threaded column formed at one end of the guide rod, and the guide rod is slidably connected to the sliding hole formed correspondingly on the lower partition B.

[0015] As a further solution of the present invention: one end of the guide rod located in the power structure installation chamber is fixedly connected to a toggle rod by screws. Limit switches are arranged in both the up and down movement directions of the toggle rod, and the limit switches are fixedly connected to the corresponding metal brackets to control the maximum position of the lifting of the valve plate through the limit switches.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the present invention improves the antenna structure of the current intelligent water meter, that is, improves the current built-in antenna and rod-shaped antenna to be attached to the surface of the housing, changes the antenna arrangement method in the traditional intelligent water meter, that is, increases the antenna arrangement area, which is beneficial to improving the signal receiving and transmitting effect of the antenna. At the same time, the structural design that can adjust the antenna method and angle enables the device to perform self-check according to the signal of the antenna and adjust the antenna position, thereby improving the stability of signal receiving and transmitting. Description of the Drawings

[0017] Figure 1It is a schematic structural diagram of an antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission with high stability.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a screw, a gasket and an antenna fixing bracket in an antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission with high stability.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic external view of an antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission with high stability.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of an internal bracket in an antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission with high stability.

[0021] In the figure: water meter main body 1, internal bracket 2, rotating plate 3, housing mounting seat 4, housing 5, rotational speed sensor 6, antenna fixing bracket 7, motor 8, cam 9, antenna 10, antenna fixing plate 11, screw 12, baffle 13, positioning slot 14, setscrew 15, impeller 16, cover plate 17, lead screw 18, valve motor 19, driving bevel gear 20, internal thread sleeve 21, valve plate 22, guide rod 23, limit switch 24, hollow 25, power structure installation chamber 26. Specific embodiments

[0022] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , in the embodiment of the present invention, an antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission with high stability includes a housing assembly installed on the water meter main body 1. The housing assembly is installed on the water meter main body 1. The water meter main body 1 is a casting and is similar to the main body structure of the current mechanical water meter casting. Openings with the same axis are provided on both the top and bottom of the water meter main body 1 on a partition plate A that separates the water inlet and outlet in the middle. The housing assembly includes a rotating plate 3, a housing mounting seat 4 and a housing 5. The housing mounting seat 4 is fixedly connected to the opening at the top of the water meter main body 1 by bolts. A rubber ring is provided between the housing mounting seat 4 and the water meter main body 1 and is pressed tightly at the contact position between the two. The housing mounting seat 4 is a cylindrical structure and is integrally formed with a bottom plate at the bottom. The opening at the top of the water meter main body 1 is sealed by the housing mounting seat 4 to facilitate the installation of electronic components in the housing assembly. The outer surface of the housing mounting seat 4 is rotatably connected to the rotating plate 3 through a bearing. The housing 5 is fixedly connected to the rotating plate 3 by screws. An existing intelligent water meter electronic system is installed in the housing assembly.

[0024] A threaded hole is formed on the surface of the position where the rotating plate 3 is rotatably connected to the housing mounting seat 4, and a setscrew 15 is threadedly connected thereto. The head of the setscrew is used to abut against the housing mounting seat 4. During use, rotate the setscrew and adjust the orientation of the antenna structure on the housing 5 according to the installation environment, and then tighten the setscrew.

[0025] The upper surface of the housing 5 is provided with a display hole for installing a display and an antenna hole for installing an antenna structure. The surface of the housing where the antenna hole is located is an inclined surface facing downwards. By moving the antenna to the housing surface, the signal receiving area is increased, the use effect is improved, and the signal stability is increased. The antenna structure includes an antenna fixing bracket 7, a motor 8, a cam 9, an antenna 10, an antenna fixing plate 11, a screw 12, a baffle 13, a positioning slot 14, a spring 27 and a metal gasket 28. The antenna fixing bracket 7 is a stainless steel metal plate. One end of the antenna fixing bracket 7 is inserted into the positioning slot 14 formed on the inner wall of the housing 5, and the other end of the antenna fixing bracket 7 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing by screws. A surface of the antenna fixing bracket 7 facing the antenna hole is provided with an antenna fixing plate 11. An antenna 10 is adhered to an outer side surface of the antenna fixing plate 11 (a wire inlet and outlet hole is provided on the antenna fixing plate 11, and the antenna is connected to the signal transceiver end of the wireless module in the intelligent water meter electronic system through a wire). The antenna fixing plate 11 and the antenna can both be manufactured in an arc shape. Threaded holes are provided at four corner positions on another side surface of the antenna fixing plate 11. Four through holes corresponding to the threaded holes are provided on the antenna fixing bracket 7. The head of the screw 12 passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the corresponding threaded hole. At the same time, the tail of the screw 12 is connected with a baffle 13, and a spring 27 is arranged between the baffle 13 and the antenna fixing bracket 7. The diameter of the through hole on the antenna fixing bracket 7 is larger than the diameter of the screw 12. A metal gasket 28 is arranged between the surface of the antenna fixing bracket 7 and the spring. The outer diameter of the metal gasket 28 is larger than the diameter of the through hole. The inner diameter of the metal gasket 28 is larger than the diameter of the screw 12 and at the same time smaller than the diameter of the spring. The function of this gasket is to enable the screw 12 to move in the through hole and also ensure that the diameter of the through hole can be increased as much as possible to improve the moving effect. The antenna fixing bracket 7 is connected to the motor 8 through a motor bracket on a surface facing the antenna fixing plate 11. The output end of the motor 8 faces the antenna fixing plate 11 and is connected to the cam 9. The main body of the cam 9 is a cylindrical structure, and a surface facing the antenna fixing plate 11 is an inclined surface, that is, the end of the cam 9 with the inclined surface contacts the antenna fixing plate 11. When the convex point on the inclined surface of the cam 9 is located at the geometric center point of the antenna fixing plate 11, the antenna fixing bracket 7 is parallel to the antenna fixing plate 11. When the convex point on the inclined surface of the cam 9 is far from the geometric center point of the antenna fixing plate 11, the bolts at the four corners of the antenna fixing plate 11 pull the four corners of the antenna fixing plate 11 under the restoring force of the spring, and the angle of the antenna fixing plate 11 is inclined according to the position of the convex point on the inclined surface of the cam 9 to form a structure for adjusting the antenna angle. During actual use, the motor can be powered to drive the cam to rotate for periodic angle adjustment of the antenna. When the maximum signal is determined, the power supply to the motor is stopped, and a better signal reception effect can be obtained.

[0026] During the actual adjustment process, the screw rod tilts and moves under the action of the spring restoring force and the pulling of the antenna fixing plate 11. Since the through hole is relatively large, there is room for movement. At the same time, applying grease between the metal gasket and the antenna fixing bracket 7 can also promote the relative movement of the gasket.

[0027] That is, the usage method of the antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission with high stability:

[0028] (1) During installation, manually rotate the outer shell 5 to orient the antenna structure on the water meter towards an open area, and then lock the position of the outer shell 5 with a setscrew.

[0029] (2) Use the current wireless signal detection software to monitor the water meter signal, and control the motor to rotate through the controller. When the detected signal reaches the optimal value, the motor stops rotating.

[0030] The metal gasket is made of stainless steel. On the surface of the metal gasket for contacting the antenna fixing bracket 7, 2 - 3 circles of annular protrusions are formed to reduce the area, and at the same time, a part of the grease can be stored between the annular protrusions to improve the effect of movement.

[0031] Such as Figure 1 and 4 , the remotely controlled valves are centralized in the water meter main body 1 to adapt to the redesigned outer shell assembly, which also includes an internal support 2, an impeller 16, a cover plate 17, a lead screw 18, a valve motor 19, a driving bevel gear 20, an internal thread sleeve 21, a valve plate 22, a guide rod 23, a limit switch 24, a hollow 25, and a power structure installation chamber 26. The main body shape of the internal support 2 is cylindrical and the material is food - grade 304 stainless steel. The upper end of the internal support 2 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the outer shell mounting seat 4 by screws; a hollow 25 is opened in the middle of the internal support 2. On the outer surface of the internal support 2 above the hollow 25, an annular baffle is formed and pressed on the partition A (a rubber ring is squeezed between the baffle and the partition A). Inside the internal support 2 and at the positions above and below the hollow 25, partition Bs are welded. On the partition B above the hollow, a number of water inlet holes are opened and form an impeller accommodation chamber with the area above the internal support 2. An impeller 16 is arranged in the impeller accommodation chamber, and the rotating shaft of the impeller 16 is fixedly connected to a rotational speed sensor 6. The rotational speed sensor 6 is installed in the installation hole opened in the middle of the outer shell mounting seat 4, and a rubber ring is filled between the rotational speed sensor 6 and the inner wall of the installation hole; on the surface of the internal support 2 corresponding to the upper part of the impeller 16, a water outlet hole is opened. The water surges from below to drive the impeller to rotate, and finally the rotational speed is obtained, and the water consumption is measured in cooperation with the metering system.

[0032] The partition B located below the hollow and a part of the internal support below it form a power structure installation chamber 26. The middle of the partition B in the power structure installation chamber 26 is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the internal thread sleeve 21 through a bearing. Sealing rubber rings are filled between the two ends of the bearing corresponding to the internal thread sleeve 21 and its installation holes; the lower end of the internal thread sleeve 21 and the part located in the power structure installation chamber 26 are fixedly connected to a driven bevel gear, which meshes with a driving bevel gear 20. The driving bevel gear is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the valve motor 19, and the valve motor 19 is fixedly connected to the partition B; one end of the internal thread sleeve 21 located in the hollow area is open and threadedly connected to a lead screw 18. The top of the lead screw 18 is fixedly connected to a valve plate 22, which is used to cover the water inlet hole. The lead screw 18, the internal thread sleeve 21, and the valve plate 22 can all be made of plastic material, so as to avoid the rust problem caused by electrochemical corrosion inside, and at the same time, the water pressure from bottom to top can assist in providing the pressure for pressing.

[0033] A threaded blind hole is opened on the lower surface of the valve plate 22 and threadedly connected to a threaded post formed at one end of a guide rod 23. The guide rod 23 is slidably connected to a sliding hole correspondingly opened on the lower partition B. One end of the guide rod 23 located in the power structure installation chamber 26 is fixedly connected to a toggle rod through a screw. Limit switches 24 are arranged in the up-and-down movement direction of the toggle rod. The limit switches 24 are fixedly connected to the corresponding metal brackets. The maximum positions of the lifting of the valve plate 22 are controlled by the limit switches 24, and the limit control of the valve motor is realized through the existing circuit. This control method and circuit are prior arts and will not be elaborated here.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood through specific situations.

[0035] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission with high stability, including a housing assembly installed on the water meter main body (1), characterized in that, An outer shell assembly is installed on the water meter main body (1). The outer shell assembly includes a rotating plate (3), an outer shell mounting seat (4), and an outer shell (5). The outer shell mounting seat (4) is fixedly connected to the opening at the top of the water meter main body (1) by bolts. The outer shell mounting seat (4) is a cylindrical structure and has a bottom plate integrally formed at the bottom. The opening at the top of the water meter main body (1) is sealed by the outer shell mounting seat (4). The outer surface of the outer shell mounting seat (4) is rotatably connected to the rotating plate (3) through a bearing, and the outer shell (5) is fixedly connected to the rotating plate (3) by screws; a display hole for installing a display and an antenna hole for installing an antenna structure are provided on the upper surface of the outer shell (5), and the surface of the outer shell where the antenna hole is located is a downwardly inclined surface; the antenna structure includes an antenna fixing frame (7), a motor (8), a cam (9), an antenna (10), an antenna fixing plate (11), a screw (12), a baffle (13), and a spring (27). One end of the antenna fixing frame (7) is inserted into a positioning slot (14) formed on the inner wall of the outer shell (5), and the other end of the antenna fixing frame (7) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer shell by screws. An antenna fixing plate (11) is provided on the surface of the antenna fixing frame (7) facing the antenna hole, and an antenna (10) is adhered to the outer side surface of the antenna fixing plate (11); threaded holes are provided at the four corner positions on the other side surface of the antenna fixing plate (11), four through holes corresponding to the threaded holes are provided on the antenna fixing frame (7), the head of the screw (12) passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the corresponding threaded hole, and at the same time, the tail of the screw (12) is connected to a baffle (13), and a spring (27) is provided between the baffle (13) and the antenna fixing frame (7); the diameter of the through hole on the antenna fixing frame (7) is larger than the diameter of the screw (12); the surface of the antenna fixing frame (7) facing the antenna fixing plate (11) is connected to the motor (8) through a motor bracket, and the output end of the motor (8) faces the antenna fixing plate (11) and is connected to the cam (9); the main body of the cam (9) is a cylindrical structure, and the surface facing the antenna fixing plate (11) is an inclined surface, that is, the end of the cam (9) with the inclined surface contacts the antenna fixing plate (11); when the convex point on the inclined surface of the cam (9) is located at the geometric center point of the antenna fixing plate (11), the antenna fixing frame (7) and the antenna fixing plate (11) are parallel to each other.

2. The antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission with high stability according to claim 1, characterized in that, A metal gasket (28) is provided between the surface of the antenna fixing frame (7) and the spring. The outer diameter of the metal gasket (28) is larger than the diameter of the through hole, and the inner diameter of the metal gasket (28) is larger than the diameter of the screw and at the same time smaller than the diameter of the spring.

3. The antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission with high stability according to claim 1, characterized in that, Threaded holes are provided on the surface at the position where the rotating plate (3) is rotatably connected to the outer shell mounting seat (4), and a setscrew (15) is threadedly connected. The head of the setscrew is used to press against the outer shell mounting seat (4). During use, rotate the setscrew and adjust the orientation of the antenna structure on the outer shell (5) according to the installation environment, and then tighten the setscrew.

4. The antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission with high stability according to claim 2, characterized in that, The metal gasket is made of stainless steel, and 2-3 circles of annular protrusions are formed on the surface of the metal gasket for contacting the antenna fixing frame (7).

5. The antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission with high stability according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an internal support (2), an impeller (16), a cover plate (17), a lead screw (18), a valve motor (19), a driving bevel gear (20), an internal thread sleeve (21), a valve plate (22), a guide rod (23), a limit switch (24), a hollow (25), and a power structure installation chamber (26). The main shape of the internal support (2) is cylindrical and its material is food-grade (304) stainless steel. The upper end of the internal support (2) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the housing mounting seat (4) by screws. A hollow (25) is formed in the middle of the internal support (2). An annular baffle is formed on the outer surface of the internal support (2) above the hollow (25) and presses on the partition A. Partition Bs are welded at positions above and below the hollow (25) inside the internal support (2). A number of water inlet holes are formed in the partition B above the hollow and form an impeller accommodation chamber with the area above the internal support (2). An impeller (16) is arranged in the impeller accommodation chamber and the rotating shaft of the impeller (16) is fixedly connected to the rotation speed sensor (6). The rotation speed sensor (6) is installed in the installation hole formed in the middle of the housing mounting seat (4). A rubber ring is filled between the rotation speed sensor (6) and the inner wall of the installation hole. A water outlet hole is formed on the surface of the internal support (2) corresponding to the upper part of the impeller (16).

6. The antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission with high stability according to claim 5, characterized in that, The partition B below the hollow and the part of the internal support below it form a power structure installation chamber (26). The middle of the partition B in the power structure installation chamber (26) is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the internal thread sleeve (21) through a bearing. Sealing rubber rings are filled between the two ends of the bearing corresponding to the internal thread sleeve (21) and its installation holes. A driven bevel gear is fixedly connected to the lower end of the internal thread sleeve (21) and located inside the power structure installation chamber (26). The driven bevel gear meshes with the driving bevel gear (20). The driving bevel gear is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the valve motor (19). The valve motor (19) is fixedly connected to the partition B. One end of the internal thread sleeve (21) located in the hollow area is open and threadedly connected to the lead screw (18). The top end of the lead screw (18) is fixedly connected to the valve plate (22). The valve plate (22) is used to cover the water inlet holes. A threaded blind hole is formed on the lower surface of the valve plate (22) and threadedly connected to the threaded column formed at one end of the guide rod (23). The guide rod (23) is slidably connected to the sliding hole formed correspondingly on the lower partition B.

7. The antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission with high stability according to claim 6, characterized in that, One end of the guide rod (23) located in the power structure installation chamber (26) is fixedly connected to a toggle rod by screws. Limit switches (24) are arranged in the up and down movement directions of the toggle rod. The limit switches (24) are fixedly connected to the corresponding metal brackets to control the maximum positions of the lifting of the valve plate (22) through the limit switches (24).

8. The usage method of the antenna connection structure for water meter signal transmission with high stability according to claim 7, characterized in that, The specific steps are as follows: (1) During installation, manually rotate the housing (5) so that the antenna structure on the water meter faces an open area, and then lock the position of the housing (5) with a set screw. (2) Use the current wireless signal detection software to monitor the water meter signal and control the motor to rotate through the controller. When the detected signal reaches the optimal value, the motor stops rotating.

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