A smart, energy-saving water meter with anti-drip function and its installation method

Abstract

This invention provides a smart, energy-saving water meter with anti-drip function and its installation method, belonging to the field of water meter technology. The smart, energy-saving, anti-drip water meter includes a water meter, two water inlets fixedly connected to both sides of the water meter, a sleeve fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of one of the water inlets, and a locking mechanism including a first fixing ring, a second fixing ring, bolts, bolt rings, and a water pipe. Four bolts are provided. The water pipe is located inside the sleeve. The bolt rings are fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the water pipe, the first fixing ring is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the sleeve, the second fixing ring is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the water pipe, and the bolt rings are threaded to the inner circumferential wall of the sleeve via a threaded rod and nut. When it is necessary to fix the water pipe and the sleeve, they can be connected through the locking mechanism. This ensures stability when the sleeve and the water inlet are connected and prevents leakage during water use, protecting the stable operation of the water source.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of water meter technology, specifically relating to a smart, energy-saving water meter with anti-drip function. Background Technology

[0002] A water meter is an instrument used to measure water flow. Most of them measure the cumulative flow of water. They are generally divided into two categories: volumetric water meters and velocity water meters. Originating in the UK, water meters have been developed for nearly two hundred years. When selecting a water meter, you should first estimate the flow rate and range you usually use, and then choose the water meter with the closest commonly used flow rate as your first choice.

[0003] In typical household water meters, the inlet and outlet are simply fixed to the water meter with bolts. However, after prolonged use, the bolts may rust, causing water to leak out from the gaps and wasting water. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a smart, energy-saving water meter with anti-drip function and its installation method. It aims to solve the problem that in the existing technology, the water inlet and outlet of a typical household water meter are simply fixed to the water meter with bolts. However, after a long period of use, the bolts may rust, causing water to leak out from the gaps and wasting water.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A smart, energy-saving water meter with anti-drip function includes:

[0007] Water meter;

[0008] Two water pipe openings, both of which are fixedly connected to both sides of the water meter;

[0009] A sleeve, the sleeve being fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of one of the water pipe openings; and

[0010] The snap-fit ​​mechanism includes a first fixing ring, a second fixing ring, bolts, bolt rings, and a water pipe. There are four bolts. The water pipe is located inside the sleeve. The bolt rings are fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the water pipe. The first fixing ring is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the sleeve. The second fixing ring is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the water pipe. The bolt rings are threaded to the inner circumferential wall of the sleeve through a screw nut. The four bolts fix the first fixing ring and the second fixing ring.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a valve is provided inside one of the water pipe openings, and the valve is matched with the inner circumference of the water pipe opening.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper end of the water meter is movably hinged to a protective cover via a hinge shaft, and the upper end of the water meter is fixedly connected to a protective pad.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a sealing ring is provided at the end of the water pipe near the water pipe, and the sealing ring matches the water pipe and the water pipe.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the two ends of the water meter are fixedly connected with fixing rings.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the circumferential surface of the water pipe is fitted with an anti-slip sleeve, which fits into the circumferential surface of the water pipe.

[0016] An installation method for a smart, energy-saving water meter with anti-drip function includes the following steps:

[0017] S1. When connecting water pipe 1 and the water inlet of water pipe, the bolt ring on the circumference of the water pipe is turned into the inside of the sleeve through the screw nut. At this time, the water pipe and the opening of the water pipe are connected.

[0018] S2. When the water pipe rotates into the inside of the sleeve, the first fixing ring and the second fixing ring will slowly fit together. At this time, personnel can fix the first fixing ring and the second fixing ring through the bolts. This provides secondary protection for the water pipe and the sleeve during fixing. Furthermore, the bolts do not come into contact with the water source, which greatly reduces the risk of water corrosion.

[0019] S3. After the bolts fix the first and second fixing rings, the water pipe and sleeve will be more securely fixed, and leakage will not occur after the water has been flowing for a long time.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0021] 1. In this solution, when it is necessary to fix the water pipe and the sleeve, they can be connected by the set clamping mechanism. This ensures a stable connection between the sleeve and the water pipe opening and prevents leakage when using the water source, thus protecting the stable operation of the water source.

[0022] 2. In this solution, when personnel need to disassemble the water pipe, if the surface of the water pipe is wet, the personnel may slip when holding the water pipe for disassembly. The anti-slip sleeve is designed to fit the circumference of the water pipe, which can effectively increase the friction when personnel hold the water pipe, making it less likely for the personnel to slip and making the disassembly of the water pipe more stable.

[0023] 3. In this solution, when the water meter needs to be repaired, the water supply can be stopped in one direction through the valve. After the water inlet of the water pipe is closed, no water will appear in the water meter. At this time, the water meter can be disassembled for maintenance, which improves the efficiency and convenience of water blocking. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the invention and form part of the specification. They are used in conjunction with embodiments of the invention to explain the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional perspective view of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Water meter; 2. Protective cover; 3. Fixing ring; 4. Protective pad; 5. Valve; 6. Sleeve; 7. First fixing ring; 8. Second fixing ring; 9. Bolt; 10. Anti-slip sleeve; 11. Water pipe; 12. Sealing ring; 13. Bolt ring; 14. Water pipe opening. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] Please see Figures 1-3 The present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0032] A smart, energy-saving water meter with anti-drip function includes:

[0033] Water meter 1;

[0034] Two water pipe openings 14 are fixedly connected to both sides of the water meter 1.

[0035] Sleeve 6, sleeve 6 is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of one of the water pipe openings 14; and

[0036] The snap-fit ​​mechanism includes a first fixing ring 7, a second fixing ring 8, bolts 9, bolt rings 13, and a water pipe 11. There are four bolts 9. The water pipe 11 is located inside the sleeve 6. The bolt rings 13 are fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the water pipe 11. The first fixing ring 7 is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the sleeve 6. The second fixing ring 8 is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the water pipe 11. The bolt rings 13 are threadedly connected to the inner circumferential wall of the sleeve 6 through a screw nut. The four bolts 9 fix the first fixing ring 7 and the second fixing ring 8.

[0037] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the sleeve 6 is made of stainless steel, which prevents rusting when exposed to water for extended periods, thus protecting water quality and the water source's penetration capability. The water pipe opening 14 is the inlet and outlet of the water meter 1. When connecting the water pipe 11 and the inlet of the water pipe opening 14, the operator can first hold the water pipe 11 and twist the bolt ring 13 on the circumferential surface of the water pipe 11 into the sleeve 6 using the threaded nut. This connects the water pipe 11 to the opening of the water pipe opening 14, achieving a fixed connection and preventing water from leaking out from the gap between the water pipe 11 and the water pipe opening 14 during use. When the water pipe 11 is rotated into the sleeve 6, the first fixing ring 7 and the second fixing ring 8... They will gradually fit together, and at this time, personnel can use the bolts 9 to fix the first fixing ring 7 and the second fixing ring 8, so that the water pipe 11 and the sleeve 6 are provided with secondary protection during fixation. Since the bolts 9 do not come into contact with the water source, the damage caused by water corrosion will be greatly reduced. After the bolts 9 fix the first fixing ring 7 and the second fixing ring 8, the fixation of the water pipe 11 and the sleeve 6 will be more solid, and leakage will not occur after the water source has been flowing for a long time, thus protecting the stable operation of the water source. It should be noted that the specific model of water meter 1 used shall be selected by relevant technical personnel familiar with the field, and the above-mentioned water meter 1, etc. are all existing technologies, which will not be elaborated in this solution.

[0038] Please refer to the details. Figure 1 One of the water pipe openings 14 is equipped with a valve 5, which matches the inner circumference of the water pipe opening 14.

[0039] In this embodiment: when water meter 1 needs to be repaired, the water can be stopped in one direction by setting valve 5. After the water inlet of water pipe 14 is closed, no water will appear in water meter 1. At this time, personnel can disassemble water meter 1 for maintenance, which improves the efficiency and convenience of water blocking.

[0040] Please refer to the details. Figure 1 The upper end of water meter 1 is hinged to a protective cover 2 via a hinge shaft, and the upper end of water meter 1 is fixedly connected to a protective pad 4.

[0041] In this embodiment: the protective cover 2 can close and protect the display pointer on the water meter 1. Since there is glass at the pointer of the water meter 1, the protective cover 2 can protect the glass. During maintenance, the parts at the glass can be protected, improving safety. The protective pad 4 can be used to prevent the water meter 1 from damaging the floor when the lower end of the water meter 1 contacts the floor. If the water meter 1 does not contact the floor, a gap can be maintained between the water meter 1 and the object, protecting the safety of the water meter 1.

[0042] Please refer to the details. Figure 2 One of the water pipe openings 14 and the water pipe 11 is provided with a sealing ring 12 at the end close to each other, and the sealing ring 12 matches the water pipe opening 14 and the water pipe 11.

[0043] In this embodiment: when the water pipe 11 and the sleeve 6 are connected and fixed, the sealing ring 12 can be placed at the close end first. At this time, when the water pipe 11 is snapped together, the stability of the water flow will be maintained. Since the size of the sealing ring 12 matches the water pipe 11 and the sleeve 6, the tightness of the water pipe 11 and the sleeve 6 is more effectively guaranteed, and water leakage is less likely to occur.

[0044] Please refer to the details. Figure 1 The water meter 1 has fixed rings 3 at both ends.

[0045] In this embodiment: by using the fixed ring 3, personnel can use expansion screws to fix the water meter 1 through the fixed ring 3, which makes the installation more stable and less prone to shaking during use.

[0046] Please refer to the details. Figure 1 The circumferential surface of the water pipe 11 is fitted with an anti-slip sleeve 10, which fits the circumferential surface of the water pipe 11.

[0047] In this embodiment: when personnel need to disassemble the water pipe 11, if the surface of the water pipe 11 is wet, the personnel may slip when holding the water pipe 11 for disassembly. The anti-slip sleeve 10 is designed to fit the circumferential surface of the water pipe 11, which can effectively increase the friction when personnel hold the water pipe 11, making it less likely for the personnel to slip when holding it, and making the disassembly of the water pipe 11 more stable.

[0048] The working principle and usage process of this invention are as follows: When connecting the water pipe 11 and the water inlet 14, the bolt ring 13 on the circumferential surface of the water pipe 11 is twisted into the sleeve 6 through the screw nut. At this time, the water pipe 11 and the opening of the water inlet 14 are connected. When the water pipe 11 is rotated into the sleeve 6, the first fixing ring 7 and the second fixing ring 8 will slowly fit together. At this time, the personnel can fix the first fixing ring 7 and the second fixing ring 8 through the bolt 9. This provides secondary protection for the water pipe 11 and the sleeve 6 during fixing. Since the bolt 9 does not come into contact with the water source, the damage caused by water corrosion is greatly reduced. After the bolt 9 fixes the first fixing ring 7 and the second fixing ring 8, the water pipe 11 and the sleeve 6 are more firmly fixed, and leakage will not occur after the water source has been flowing for a long time.

[0049] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart, energy-saving water meter with anti-drip function, characterized in that, include: Water meter (1); Two water pipe openings (14), both of which are fixedly connected to the two ends of the water meter (1); A sleeve (6) is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of one of the water pipe openings (14); and The snap-fit ​​mechanism includes a first fixing ring (7), a second fixing ring (8), a bolt (9), a bolt ring (13), and a water pipe (11). There are four bolts (9). The water pipe (11) is located inside the sleeve (6). The bolt ring (13) is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the water pipe (11). The first fixing ring (7) is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the sleeve (6). The second fixing ring (8) is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the water pipe (11). The bolt ring (13) is threaded to the inner circumferential wall of the sleeve (6) through a screw nut. The four bolts (9) fix the first fixing ring (7) and the second fixing ring (8). One of the water pipe openings (14) is provided with a valve (5), which matches the inner circumference of the water pipe opening (14); A sealing ring (12) is provided at the end of one of the water pipe openings (14) and the water pipe (11) that are close to each other, and the sealing ring (12) matches the water pipe opening (14) and the water pipe (11); The water meter (1) has fixed rings (3) at both ends.

2. The smart energy-saving water meter with anti-drip function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the water meter (1) is movably hinged to a protective cover (2) via a hinge shaft, and the upper end of the water meter (1) is fixedly connected to a protective pad (4).

3. A smart energy-saving water meter with anti-drip function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water pipe (11) is fitted with an anti-slip sleeve (10) on its circumferential surface, and the anti-slip sleeve (10) matches the circumferential surface of the water pipe (11).

4. An installation method for a smart, energy-saving water meter with anti-drip function, characterized in that: The application of a smart energy-saving water meter with anti-drip function as described in claims 1-3 includes the following steps: S1. When connecting the water pipe 1 (11) and the water inlet of the water pipe (14), the bolt ring (13) on the circumferential surface of the water pipe (11) is turned into the inside of the sleeve (6) by the screw nut. At this time, the water pipe (11) and the opening of the water pipe (14) are connected. S2. When the water pipe (11) rotates into the inside of the sleeve (6), the first fixing ring (7) and the second fixing ring (8) will slowly fit together. At this time, personnel can fix the first fixing ring (7) and the second fixing ring (8) with the bolt (9) so that the water pipe (11) and the sleeve (6) are protected during fixing. The bolt (9) will not come into contact with the water source, which will greatly reduce the damage caused by water corrosion. S3. After the bolt (9) fixes the first fixing ring (7) and the second fixing ring (8), the water pipe (11) and the sleeve (6) can be fixed more firmly, and there will be no leakage after the water source has been flowing for a long time.

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