Camera shooting water meter device capable of generating electricity through water flow

By designing a filter net and an automatic cleaning mechanism in the camera water meter, the problem of impurities blocked in the water pipe passage is solved, the water flow speed and normal operation of the equipment are ensured, and the stable power supply of water flow generation is achieved.

CN119290088APending Publication Date: 2025-01-10JIANGSU AIER DIGITAL TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411419867.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-12
Publication Date
2025-01-10

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Technical Problem

When existing camera water meters use water flow to generate electricity, due to the limitations of water pipe channels, impurities and dirt are prone to blockage, which affects the water flow speed and leads to insufficient power supply, which in turn affects the normal operation of the equipment.

Method used

A water meter device including filter mesh, brush and cleaning brush is designed. The filtering of water flow and automatic cleaning of filter mesh is achieved through mechanisms such as mount and synchronization belt to ensure smooth water flow, and the filter mesh is realized through motor and gear system. Automatic conversion and cleaning of brushes.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces impurity blockage, ensures the water flow rate, ensures the normal operation of the camera water meter, and extends the service life of the filter and brush through an automatic cleaning mechanism.

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Abstract

The camera shooting water meter device comprises a water meter, a connecting port is formed in the water meter, a water pipe is arranged on the left side of the water meter, a mounting base is arranged on the water pipe, two sets of adjacent filter screens are arranged in the mounting base, and the two sets of filter screens are both in sliding connection with the mounting base; two sets of symmetrically-distributed lead screws are arranged in the mounting base, two sets of symmetrically-distributed mounting frames are arranged in the mounting base, moving rods are arranged in the two sets of mounting frames, the moving rods are slidably connected with the mounting frames, two sets of symmetrically-distributed screw rods are arranged in the mounting frames, brushes are arranged on the moving rods, and the two sets of symmetrically-distributed screw rods are arranged in the mounting frames. Water flowing in the water pipe is filtered through the installation base and the two sets of adjacent filter screens located on the installation base, and the situation that impurities in water enter the water meter, consequently, the water pipe is blocked, water flowing power generation is affected, and the camera shooting water meter cannot work normally is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of video camera water meters, in particular to a video camera water meter device which generates electricity by utilizing water flow. Background Art

[0002] A water meter is a commonly used water flow metering device. With the development of Internet of Things technology, various smart water meters have emerged. Electronic smart water meters mainly use microelectronics technology to collect and transmit data in the water meter. Currently, smart water meters consume electricity when in use. Due to the special installation location and installation method of the water meter, it is not convenient to supply power by laying a separate power supply cable.

[0003] Most of the camera water meters used in the prior art are powered by disposable batteries, which need to be replaced when the battery is exhausted. If the replacement is not timely, the water meter will not be able to be used normally. To avoid this situation, water flow can be used to generate electricity for the operation of the camera water meter. However, the existing camera water meters are unable to filter the water used for power generation. Due to the limitations of the water pipe channel, the long-term flow of water containing impurities can easily cause impurities and dirt to block the pipe, thereby reducing the water flow speed, seriously affecting the power supply of the camera water meter for the water flow power generation, and ultimately affecting the normal operation of the camera water meter. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a video water meter device that utilizes water flow to generate electricity, so as to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A video water meter device for generating electricity by water flow, comprising a water meter, a connection port is provided on the water meter, a water pipe is provided on the left side of the water meter, a mounting seat is provided on the water pipe, two groups of adjacent filter screens are provided in the mounting seat, both groups of the filter screens are slidably connected with the mounting seat, two groups of symmetrically distributed screw rods are provided in the mounting seat, two groups of symmetrically distributed mounting frames are provided in the mounting seat, both groups of the mounting frames are provided with moving rods, the moving rods are slidably connected with the mounting frames, two groups of symmetrically distributed screw rods are provided in the mounting frame, a brush is provided on the moving rod, a nozzle is embedded in the brush, a sliding rod is provided in the moving rod, a spring is sleeved on the sliding rod, a cam is provided in the moving rod, two groups of symmetrically distributed cleaning brushes are provided on the mounting seat, the cleaning brush is rotatably connected with the mounting seat through a mounting shaft, the cleaning brush and the brush are arranged correspondingly, a gear is sleeved on the mounting shaft, a rack is provided in the mounting seat, a connecting rod is provided in the mounting seat, and a turntable is provided in the mounting seat.

[0006] As a further preferred embodiment of the present technical solution, both ends of the two groups of screw rods respectively penetrate the mounting seat and are rotatably connected to the mounting seat through bearings, and the two groups of screw rods respectively penetrate the two sides of the two groups of filter screens and are threadedly connected to the two groups of filter screens.

[0007] As a further preferred embodiment of the present technical solution, the left ends of the two groups of screw rods are sleeved with synchronous wheels, and a synchronous belt is provided in the mounting seat, and the synchronous belt is respectively connected to the two groups of synchronous wheels in transmission.

[0008] As a further preferred embodiment of the present technical solution, two groups of symmetrically distributed closed rings are provided in the water pipe, and the two groups of closed rings are slidably connected to the water pipe. A threaded rod is provided in the water pipe, and both ends of the threaded rod respectively penetrate the water pipe and are rotatably connected to the water pipe through bearings. The threaded rod penetrates the corresponding closed rings and is threadedly connected to the closed rings respectively. The two groups of closed rings are respectively located on both sides of the filter and are movably engaged with the filter.

[0009] As a further preferred embodiment of the present technical solution, the two ends of the two groups of screws respectively pass through the mounting frame and are rotatably connected to the mounting frame through bearings, the two groups of screws respectively pass through the two ends of the moving rod and are threadedly connected to the moving rod respectively, the brush is slidably connected to the moving rod through a slider, the slider is slidably sleeved on the sliding rod, and the two ends of the spring are fixedly connected to the slider and the moving rod respectively.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment of the present technical solution, the cam is rotatably connected to the movable rod via a rotating shaft, the cam is fitted with a slider, both sets of screw rods are sleeved with transmission wheels, a transmission belt is provided in the installation frame, and the transmission belt is respectively connected to the two sets of transmission wheels.

[0011] As a further preferred embodiment of the present technical solution, the rack is slidably connected to the mounting seat, the rack is meshingly connected to the gear, and both ends of the connecting rod are rotationally connected to the turntable and the rack through a rotating shaft respectively.

[0012] The present invention provides a camera water meter device that generates electricity using water flow, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] (1) The present invention achieves filtration of the water flowing in the water pipe through the provided mounting seat and two sets of adjacent filter screens located on the mounting seat, thereby reducing the amount of impurities in the water entering the water meter, causing the water pipe to be blocked, and further affecting the water flow power generation, causing the camera water meter to be unable to work normally. In addition, the mounting seat in the device is provided with a mounting frame and a brush to achieve automatic cleaning of the used filter screen. After the filter screen has been used for a period of time, the two sets of filter screens are switched and automatically cleaned, thereby reducing the impact of impurities clogging the filter screen on the water flow rate. When the water meter device is used, water flows through the water pipe and generates electricity. When the water flows through the mounting seat, it first passes through the filter screen to complete the impurity filtration, thereby reducing the amount of impurities in the water flow adhering to the water meter and affecting the normal power generation work. After a group of filter screens in the installation seat on the water pipe has been used for a period of time, the motor is started to drive the screw rod to rotate, and the two groups of screw rods rotate synchronously under the action of the synchronous belt and the synchronous wheel. The conversion between the two groups of filter screens is completed under the limiting action of the installation seat, and the converted filter screens correspond to the installation frames on both sides, and the motor in the installation frame is started to drive the screw rod to rotate. Under the limiting action of the installation frame, the moving rod drives the brush to move left and right, and the motor in the moving rod is started to drive the cam to rotate. During the rotation of the cam, the slider is intermittently pushed. During the movement of the slider, the spring is squeezed, and the elastic potential energy of the spring is used to make the slider drive the brush to move up and down on the moving rod. During the movement of the brush, the nozzle sprays liquid to the filter screen to complete the cleaning of the corresponding filter screen.

[0014] (2) The present invention completes the cleaning work of the brush by rubbing against the corresponding brush after the filter is cleaned, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the brush and its cleaning efficiency for the filter in subsequent work; after the filter is cleaned and the conversion is completed, the motor in the installation frame is started to drive the turntable to rotate, pushing the connecting rod to move back and forth, and the connecting rod drives the rack to slide back and forth in the installation frame, and cooperates with the gear meshing with it to make the installation shaft drive the cleaning brush to swing back and forth, and the corresponding brush surface rubs against each other, completing the cleaning of the brush surface and ensuring the cleanliness of the brush. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the filter screen of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 2 -A magnified view of the structure;

[0018] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 2 -Enlarged view of the structure at B;

[0019] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the mobile rod of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 5 -Enlarged view of the structure at C;

[0021] In the figure: 1. water meter; 2. connection port; 3. water pipe; 4. mounting seat; 5. filter screen; 6. screw rod; 7. synchronous wheel; 8. synchronous belt; 9. closed loop; 10. threaded rod; 11. mounting frame; 12. moving rod; 13. screw rod; 14. brush; 15. nozzle; 16. transmission wheel; 17. transmission belt; 18. slide rod; 19. slider; 20. spring; 21. cam; 22. cleaning brush; 23. mounting shaft; 24. gear; 25. rack; 26. connecting rod; 27. turntable. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] The present invention provides a technical solution: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, a camera water meter device for generating electricity by using water flow includes a water meter 1, a connection port 2 is provided on the water meter 1, a water pipe 3 is provided on the left side of the water meter 1, a mounting seat 4 is provided on the water pipe 3, two groups of adjacent filter screens 5 are provided in the mounting seat 4, the two groups of filter screens 5 are slidably connected with the mounting seat 4, two groups of symmetrically distributed screw rods 6 are provided in the mounting seat 4, two groups of symmetrically distributed mounting frames 11 are provided in the mounting seat 4, both groups of mounting frames 11 are provided with moving rods 12, the moving rods 12 are slidably connected with the mounting frames 11, two groups of symmetrically distributed screw rods 13 are provided in the mounting frames 11, a brush 14 is provided on the moving rod 12, a nozzle 15 is embedded in the brush 14, a sliding rod 18 is provided in the moving rod 12, and a Spring 20, a cam 21 is provided in the moving rod 12, two groups of symmetrically distributed cleaning brushes 22 are provided on the mounting seat 4, the cleaning brush 22 is rotatably connected to the mounting seat 4 through the mounting shaft 23, the cleaning brush 22 is corresponding to the brush 14, a gear 24 is sleeved on the mounting shaft 23, a rack 25 is provided in the mounting seat 4, a connecting rod 26 is provided in the mounting seat 4, a turntable 27 is provided in the mounting seat 4, the two ends of the two groups of screw rods 6 respectively penetrate the mounting seat 4 and are rotatably connected to the mounting seat 4 through bearings, the two groups of screw rods 6 respectively penetrate the two sides of the two groups of filter screens 5 and are respectively threadedly connected to the two groups of filter screens 5, the left ends of the two groups of screw rods 6 are sleeved with synchronous wheels 7, a synchronous belt 8 is provided in the mounting seat 4, and the synchronous belt 8 is respectively connected to the two groups of synchronous wheels 7 for transmission.

[0024] The mounting seat 4 and the two sets of adjacent filter screens 5 on the mounting seat 4 are used to filter the water flowing in the water pipe 3, thereby reducing the amount of impurities in the water entering the water meter 1, which would block the water pipe 3 and further affect the water flow power generation, resulting in the camera water meter being unable to work properly. In the device, the mounting seat 4 is provided with a mounting frame 11 and a brush 14, etc., which can realize automatic cleaning of the used filter screen 5. After the filter screen 5 has been used for a period of time, the two sets of filter screens 5 are switched and automatically cleaned, thereby reducing the impact of impurities blocking the filter screen 5 on the water flow rate.

[0025] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, two groups of symmetrically distributed closed loops 9 are provided in the water pipe 3, and the two groups of closed loops 9 are slidably connected to the water pipe 3. A threaded rod 10 is provided in the water pipe 3, and both ends of the threaded rod 10 respectively penetrate the water pipe 3 and are rotatably connected to the water pipe 3 through bearings. The threaded rod 10 penetrates the corresponding closed loops 9 and is threadedly connected to the closed loops 9 respectively. The two groups of closed loops 9 are respectively located on both sides of the filter screen 5 and are movably connected to the filter screen 5. The two ends of the two groups of screws 13 respectively penetrate the mounting frame 11 and are rotatably connected to the mounting frame 11 through bearings. The two groups of screws 13 respectively penetrate the two ends of the moving rod 12 and are threadedly connected to the moving rod 12 respectively. The brush 14 is slidably connected to the moving rod 12 through the slider 19, and the slider 19 is slidably sleeved with the slider 18. The two ends of the spring 20 are respectively fixedly connected to the slider 19 and the moving rod 12. The cam 21 is rotationally connected to the moving rod 12 through a rotating shaft. The cam 21 fits with the slider 19. The two sets of screws 13 are sleeved with transmission wheels 16. A transmission belt 17 is provided in the installation frame 11. The transmission belt 17 is respectively transmission-connected to the two sets of transmission wheels 16. The rack 25 is slidably connected to the mounting seat 4, and the rack 25 is meshed with the gear 24. The two ends of the connecting rod 26 are rotationally connected to the turntable 27 and the rack 25 through a rotating shaft.

[0026] After the filter 5 is cleaned, the cleaning brush 22 is rubbed against the corresponding brush 14 to complete the cleaning work of the brush 14, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the brush 14 and the cleaning efficiency of the filter 5 in subsequent work; after the filter 5 is cleaned and the conversion is completed, the motor in the installation frame 11 is started to drive the turntable 27 to rotate, pushing the connecting rod 26 to move back and forth, and the connecting rod 26 drives the rack 25 to slide back and forth in the installation frame 11, and cooperates with the gear 24 meshing with it to make the installation shaft 23 drive the cleaning brush 22 to swing back and forth, and the corresponding surface of the brush 14 rubs against each other, completing the cleaning of the surface of the brush 14 and ensuring the cleanliness of the brush 14.

[0027] The present invention provides a camera water meter device for generating electricity by utilizing water flow, and the specific working principle is as follows: when the water meter device 1 is used, water flows through a water pipe 3 and generates electricity by the flow, and when the water flows through a mounting seat 4, it first passes through a filter screen 5 to complete impurity filtration, thereby reducing the impurities in the water flow from adhering to the water meter 1 and affecting the normal power generation work, and after a group of filter screens 5 in the mounting seat 4 on the water pipe 3 has been used for a period of time, a motor is started to drive a screw rod 6 to rotate, and under the action of a synchronous belt 8 and a synchronous wheel 7, the two groups of screw rods 6 are made to rotate synchronously, and the conversion between the two groups of filter screens 5 is completed under the limiting action of the mounting seat 4, and the converted filter screens 5 are placed on the corresponding mounting frames 11 on both sides, and the motor in the mounting frame 11 is started to drive the screw rod 13 to rotate, and under the limiting action of the mounting frame 11, the moving rod 12 drives the brush 14 to move left and right, and the moving rod 12 is started The motor inside drives the cam 21 to rotate. During the rotation of the cam 21, the slider 19 is pushed intermittently. During the movement of the slider 19, the spring 20 is squeezed. With the elastic potential energy of the spring 20, the slider 19 drives the brush 14 to move up and down on the moving rod 12. During the movement of the brush 14, the nozzle 15 sprays liquid to the filter 5 to complete the cleaning of the corresponding filter 5. After the filter 5 is cleaned and the conversion is completed, the motor in the installation frame 11 is started to drive the turntable 27 to rotate, pushing the connecting rod 26 to move back and forth. Driven by the connecting rod 26, the rack 25 is driven to slide back and forth in the installation frame 11, and with the gear 24 meshing with it, the installation shaft 23 drives the cleaning brush 22 to swing back and forth, and the corresponding surfaces of the brush 14 rub against each other to complete the cleaning of the surface of the brush 14 and ensure the cleanliness of the brush 14.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A video water meter device for generating electricity by utilizing water flow, comprising a water meter (1), characterized in that: The water meter (1) is provided with a connection port (2), a water pipe (3) is provided on the left side of the water meter (1), a mounting seat (4) is provided on the water pipe (3), two groups of adjacent filter screens (5) are provided in the mounting seat (4), the two groups of filter screens (5) are slidably connected to the mounting seat (4), two groups of symmetrically distributed screw rods (6) are provided in the mounting seat (4), two groups of symmetrically distributed mounting frames (11) are provided in the mounting seat (4), moving rods (12) are provided in the two groups of mounting frames (11), the moving rods (12) are slidably connected to the mounting frames (11), two groups of symmetrically distributed screw rods (13) are provided in the mounting frames (11), and brushes are provided on the moving rods (12). (14), a nozzle (15) is embedded in the brush (14), a sliding rod (18) is arranged in the moving rod (12), a spring (20) is sleeved on the sliding rod (18), a cam (21) is arranged in the moving rod (12), two groups of symmetrically distributed cleaning brushes (22) are arranged on the mounting seat (4), the cleaning brush (22) is rotatably connected to the mounting seat (4) through a mounting shaft (23), the cleaning brush (22) and the brush (14) are arranged correspondingly, a gear (24) is sleeved on the mounting shaft (23), a rack (25) is arranged in the mounting seat (4), a connecting rod (26) is arranged in the mounting seat (4), and a rotating disk (27) is arranged in the mounting seat (4).

2. A video water meter device for generating electricity using water flow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the two sets of screw rods (6) respectively penetrate the mounting seat (4) and are rotatably connected to the mounting seat (4) through bearings. The two sets of screw rods (6) respectively penetrate the two sides of the two sets of filter screens (5) and are respectively threadedly connected to the two sets of filter screens (5).

3. The camera water meter device for generating electricity by utilizing water flow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left ends of the two groups of screw rods (6) are sleeved with synchronous wheels (7), and a synchronous belt (8) is arranged inside the mounting seat (4). The synchronous belt (8) is respectively connected to the two groups of synchronous wheels (7) in transmission.

4. The camera water meter device for generating electricity by utilizing water flow according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of symmetrically distributed closed rings (9) are provided in the water pipe (3), and the two groups of closed rings (9) are both slidably connected to the water pipe (3). A threaded rod (10) is provided in the water pipe (3), and both ends of the threaded rod (10) respectively penetrate the water pipe (3) and are rotatably connected to the water pipe (3) through bearings. The threaded rod (10) penetrates the corresponding closed rings (9) and is respectively threadedly connected to the closed rings (9). The two groups of closed rings (9) are respectively located on both sides of the filter screen (5) and are movably engaged with the filter screen (5).

5. The camera water meter device for generating electricity by utilizing water flow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the two groups of screw rods (13) respectively penetrate the installation frame (11) and are rotatably connected to the installation frame (11) through bearings. The two groups of screw rods (13) respectively penetrate the two ends of the moving rod (12) and are respectively threadedly connected to the moving rod (12). The brush (14) is slidably connected to the moving rod (12) through a slider (19). The slider (19) is slidably sleeved with the slide rod (18). The two ends of the spring (20) are respectively fixedly connected to the slider (19) and the moving rod (12).

6. The camera water meter device for generating electricity by utilizing water flow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cam (21) is rotatably connected to the moving rod (12) via a rotating shaft, the cam (21) is fitted with a slider (19), the two groups of screw rods (13) are sleeved with a transmission wheel (16), a transmission belt (17) is arranged in the installation frame (11), and the transmission belt (17) is respectively connected to the two groups of transmission wheels (16) in a transmission manner.

7. The camera water meter device for generating electricity by utilizing water flow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rack (25) is slidably connected to the mounting seat (4), the rack (25) is meshingly connected to the gear (24), and the two ends of the connecting rod (26) are rotatably connected to the rotating disk (27) and the rack (25) through a rotating shaft.