Retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading and use method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of retractable antennas, in particular to a retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading and a using method of the retractable antenna device. The retractable antenna device comprises a retractable antenna body, a fixing plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the retractable antenna body, and a fixing block is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixing plate; the fixing block is fixedly connected with a fixing ring plate through two telescopic springs which are arranged in a 90-degree staggered mode, the bottom end of the fixing ring plate is fixedly connected with a universal ball, the universal ball is installed at the upper end of a connecting base, and the bottom end of the connecting base is fixedly connected with a fixing base; the connecting seat comprises a cylinder, the upper end of the cylinder is provided with a hemispherical groove and a sliding hole, the hemispherical groove is communicated with the sliding hole, and the upper end of the cylinder is spirally connected with an adjusting bolt. And meanwhile, buffering can be carried out after collision, and physical collision damage is effectively avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of retractable antennas, in particular to a retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading and a use method thereof. Background Art

[0002] The retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading is an antenna system designed specifically for wireless meter reading equipment. It is mainly used to enhance the transmission and reception capabilities of wireless signals. It can flexibly adjust the antenna length in different environments to optimize signal coverage and transmission efficiency. Mainly used in wireless meter reading of smart water meters, electricity meters, and gas meters: In the smart meter reading system, the retractable antenna device can ensure the stable transmission of wireless signals and improve the efficiency and accuracy of meter reading; Industrial Internet of Things: In industrial environments, the antenna device can be used for wireless data transmission of equipment to ensure signal stability in complex environments; Intelligent building management system: used for energy management systems within buildings to achieve real-time monitoring and data transmission of water, electricity, gas and other resources; The retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading is installed in temporary buildings and construction sites. Although the telescopic antenna on the smart meter has certain flexibility and portability, it also faces the problems of environmental interference, physical damage risk, installation and maintenance difficulties. Therefore, a retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading and a method of using the same are proposed to address the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading and a method of using the same, so as to solve the problem that the retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading is installed in temporary buildings and construction sites. Although the telescopic antenna on the smart meter has certain flexibility and portability, it also faces the problems of environmental interference, risk of physical damage, and difficulty in installation and maintenance.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading and a method for using the same, comprising a telescopic antenna body, wherein the bottom end of the telescopic antenna body is fixedly connected to a fixing plate, the bottom end of the fixing plate is fixedly connected to a fixing block, the fixing block is fixedly connected to a fixing ring plate through two telescopic springs staggered at 90 degrees, the bottom end of the fixing ring plate is fixedly connected to a universal ball, the universal ball is mounted on the upper end of a connecting seat, and the bottom end of the connecting seat is fixedly connected to a fixing seat; the connecting seat comprises a cylinder, the upper end of the cylinder is provided with a hemispherical groove and a sliding hole, the hemispherical groove and the sliding hole are connected, the upper end of the cylinder is spirally connected to an adjusting bolt, the top end of the adjusting bolt is rotatably connected to an inclined block slidably connected to the sliding hole; the universal ball comprises a sphere, the inner side of which is surrounded by circular grooves.

[0005] As a further optimization of the present invention, the inclined block is arranged on one side of the sphere, the end of the inclined block away from the adjusting bolt is adapted to the curved surface of the sphere, and the position of five-eighths of the sphere is arranged on the inner side of the upper end of the cylinder.

[0006] As a further optimization of the present invention, there are two telescopic springs, the distance between the bottom end of the fixed block and the top end of the sphere is 0.1 cm, and the top end of the telescopic spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed ring plate.

[0007] As a further optimized content of the present invention, wherein: a rubber cover is fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixed ring plate through a clamp, the vertical section of the rubber cover is trapezoidal, and the top end of the rubber cover is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the telescopic antenna body.

[0008] As a further optimization of the present invention, the bottom end of the fixed seat is fixedly connected to a circular magnetic plate, the bottom end of the fixed seat and the bottom end of the magnetic plate are arranged on the same horizontal plane, and the center points of the fixed seat, the connecting seat and the magnetic plate are arranged on the same vertical axis.

[0009] As a further optimization of the present invention, the fixing seat comprises a circular disk, the inner side of which is equidistantly provided with screw mounting holes in a circular shape, and one side of the circular disk is provided with two square holes.

[0010] As a further optimization of the present invention, a separation mechanism is installed on the upper end of the fixed seat, and the separation mechanism includes a rotating frame, and an L-shaped separation gripper is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating frame, and a rotating shaft is fixedly connected in the middle of the separation gripper.

[0011] As a further optimization of the present invention, the rotating shaft and the separation claw are installed inside the square hole, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected with the disc through the square hole, and there is a one-to-one correspondence between the square hole and the separation claw.

[0012] As a further optimization of the present invention, the rotating frame is M-shaped, the middle of the rotating frame is in close contact with the protrusion at the lower end of the cylinder, and an open groove is provided on the side of the rotating frame away from the square hole.

[0013] As further optimized content of the present invention, step 1: overall installation: connect the device as a whole to the wireless meter. After the connection is completed, fix the fixing base to the meter box through a magnetic plate or use bolts through the screw mounting holes to complete the installation and positioning of the retractable antenna; Step 2: Adjust the angle as needed: After installation, turn the universal ball as needed to adjust the angle of the telescopic antenna body. After the adjustment is completed, turn the adjustment bolt to make the adjustment bolt push the inclined block toward the universal ball until the inclined block is in close contact with the universal ball, completing the angle adjustment of the telescopic antenna. In actual application, when the telescopic antenna body is hit, the lower end of the telescopic antenna body drives the fixed block to rotate through the fixed plate, and causes the telescopic spring to deform. When the collision ends, the telescopic spring returns to its initial state and drives the telescopic antenna body to return to the adjusted angle. Step 3: After use, disassemble: When only the magnetic plate is used to fix it, rotate the rotating frame, and the rotating frame will drive the separation claw to rotate through the rotating shaft. During the rotation process, the separation claw pushes the bottom end of the fixing base to separate from the meter box. After separation, separate the fixing base and the magnetic plate as a whole from the meter box to complete the disassembly.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. In the present invention, the device can be installed in a small space as a whole by means of the fixed seat and the magnetic plate, which is convenient to install. The telescopic spring can restore the original position of the telescopic antenna body after the collision, and can also provide buffering after the collision, effectively avoiding physical collision damage. 2. In the present invention, the angle of the telescopic antenna body can be adjusted according to actual needs through the universal ball, adjustment bolt and inclined block, thereby ensuring the signal transmission of the entire device according to the actual environment; 3. In the present invention, by setting up a separation mechanism, during the process of fixing by magnetic attraction, it is convenient to separate the entire device from the meter box at a later time, which can improve the convenience of installing the device in a small space and disassembling it at a later time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the separation mechanism structure of the present invention; Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure at A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation position structure of the connecting seat of the present invention; Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure at B in the middle; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting seat of the present invention; Figure 7 For the present invention Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure at C in the middle; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the installation position structure of the magnetic attraction plate of the present invention; Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the installation position structure of the fixing block of the present invention.

[0016] In the figure: 1, fixing seat; 101, disc; 102, screw mounting hole; 103, square hole; 2. Separation mechanism; 21. Rotating frame; 22. Rotating shaft; 23. Separation grip; 3. Connecting seat; 31. Cylinder; 32. Hemispherical groove; 33. Sliding hole; 4. Universal ball; 41. sphere; 42. circular groove; 5. Fixed ring plate; 6. Clamp; 7. Rubber cover; 8. Telescopic antenna body; 9. Magnetic plate; 10. Adjusting bolt; 11. Bevel block; 12. Fixed plate; 13. Telescopic spring; 14. Fixed block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] See also Figure 1-9 , the present invention provides a technical solution: The invention discloses a retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading and a method for using the same, comprising a telescopic antenna body 8, wherein the bottom end of the telescopic antenna body 8 is fixedly connected to a fixing plate 12, the bottom end of the fixing plate 12 is fixedly connected to a fixing block 14, the fixing block 14 is fixedly connected to a fixing ring plate 5 through two telescopic springs 13 staggered at 90 degrees, the bottom end of the fixing ring plate 5 is fixedly connected to a universal ball 4, the universal ball 4 is mounted on the upper end of a connecting seat 3, and the bottom end of the connecting seat 3 is fixedly connected to a fixing seat 1; the connecting seat 3 comprises a cylinder 31, the upper end of the cylinder 31 is provided with a hemispherical groove 32 and a sliding hole 33, the hemispherical groove 32 and the sliding hole 33 are connected, the upper end of the cylinder 31 is spirally connected to an adjusting bolt 10, the top end of the adjusting bolt 10 is rotatably connected to an inclined block 11 slidably connected to the sliding hole 33; the universal ball 4 comprises a sphere 41, and the inner sides of the sphere 41 are all provided with circular grooves 42.

[0018] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the inclined block 11 is arranged on one side of the sphere 41, and the end of the inclined block 11 away from the adjusting bolt 10 is adapted to the curved surface of the sphere 41, and the position of the sphere 41 at five-eighths is arranged on the inner side of the upper end of the cylinder 31. Through the above arrangement, the universal ball 4 can be positioned through the circular groove 42 opened on the outer side of the inclined block 11 and the sphere 41; As a technical solution for further implementation of this scheme, two telescopic springs 13 are provided, the distance between the bottom end of the fixed block 14 and the top end of the sphere 41 is 0.1 cm, and the top end of the telescopic spring 13 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed ring plate 5. Through the above arrangement, the telescopic antenna body 8 can be positioned and the telescopic antenna body 8 can be assisted to be reset; As a technical solution for further implementation of this solution, a rubber cover 7 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixed ring plate 5 through a clamp 6. The vertical section of the rubber cover 7 is a trapezoid. The top of the rubber cover 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the telescopic antenna body 8. Through the above arrangement, the position between the fixed ring plate 5 and the bottom of the telescopic antenna body 8 can be shielded; As a technical solution for further implementation of this scheme, a circular magnetic plate 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing seat 1, the bottom of the fixing seat 1 and the bottom of the magnetic plate 9 are arranged on the same horizontal plane, and the center points of the fixing seat 1, the connecting seat 3 and the magnetic plate 9 are arranged on the same vertical axis. Through the above arrangement, the stability of the overall operation of the device can be improved; As a technical solution for further implementation of the present invention, the fixing seat 1 includes a disc 101, and the inner side of the disc 101 is provided with screw mounting holes 102 in an annular shape and equidistantly, and one side of the disc 101 is provided with two square holes 103. Through the above arrangement, it is convenient to position the device by bolts, and at the same time, one end of the rotating frame 21 can be positioned; As a technical solution for further implementation of this solution, a separation mechanism 2 is installed at the upper end of the fixed seat 1, and the separation mechanism 2 includes a rotating frame 21, and an L-shaped separation grip 23 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating frame 21, and a rotating shaft 22 is fixedly connected in the middle of the separation grip 23. The rotating shaft 22 and the separation grip 23 are installed inside the square hole 103, and the rotating shaft 22 is rotatably connected to the disc 101 through the square hole 103. There is a one-to-one correspondence between the square hole 103 and the separation grip 23. Through the above arrangement, the separation mechanism 2 can be stably limited; As a technical solution for further implementing this scheme, the rotating frame 21 is M-shaped, the middle of the rotating frame 21 is in close contact with the lower end protrusion of the cylinder 31, and an open groove is provided on the side of the rotating frame 21 away from the square hole 103, which is convenient for separating the device from the meter box when the device is positioned by the magnetic suction plate 9.

[0019] As a technical solution for further implementation of this solution, step 1: overall installation: connect the device as a whole to the wireless meter. After the connection is completed, fix the fixing base 1 to the meter box through the magnetic plate 9 or use bolts through the screw mounting hole 102 to complete the installation and positioning of the retractable antenna; Step 2: Angle adjustment as needed: After installation, turn the universal ball 4 as needed to adjust the angle of the telescopic antenna body 8. After the adjustment is completed, turn the adjusting bolt 10 so that the adjusting bolt 10 pushes the inclined block 11 to move toward the universal ball 4 until the inclined block 11 is in close contact with the universal ball 4, thus completing the angle adjustment of the telescopic antenna 8; In actual application, when the telescopic antenna body 8 is collided, the lower end of the telescopic antenna body 8 drives the fixing block 14 to rotate through the fixing plate 12, and causes the telescopic spring 13 to deform. When the collision is over, the telescopic spring 13 returns to its initial state and drives the telescopic antenna body 8 to return to the adjusted angle. Step 3: After use, disassemble: When only the magnetic plate 9 is used for fixing, rotate the rotating frame 21. The rotating frame 21 will drive the separation claw 23 to rotate through the rotating shaft 22. During the rotation process, the separation claw 23 pushes the bottom end of the fixing base 1 to separate from the meter box. After separation, the fixing base 1 and the magnetic plate 9 are separated from the meter box as a whole to complete the disassembly.

[0020] This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The above examples are only used to help understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. The above is only a preferred implementation of the present invention. It should be pointed out that due to the limitations of textual expression and the objective existence of infinite specific structures, ordinary technicians in this technical field can make several improvements, modifications or changes without departing from the principles of the present invention, and can also combine the above technical features in an appropriate manner; these improvements, modifications, changes or combinations, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution to other occasions without improvement, should be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading, comprising a retractable antenna body (8), characterized in that: The bottom end of the telescopic antenna body (8) is fixedly connected to a fixing plate (12), the bottom end of the fixing plate (12) is fixedly connected to a fixing block (14), the fixing block (14) is fixedly connected to a fixing ring plate (5) via two telescopic springs (13) staggered at 90 degrees, the bottom end of the fixing ring plate (5) is fixedly connected to a universal ball (4), the universal ball (4) is mounted on the upper end of a connecting seat (3), and the bottom end of the connecting seat (3) is fixedly connected to a fixing seat (1); The connecting seat (3) comprises a cylinder (31), the upper end of the cylinder (31) is provided with a hemispherical groove (32) and a sliding hole (33), the hemispherical groove (32) and the sliding hole (33) are communicated with each other, the upper end of the cylinder (31) is spirally connected to an adjusting bolt (10), and the top end of the adjusting bolt (10) is rotatably connected to an inclined block (11) slidably connected to the sliding hole (33); The universal ball (4) comprises a spherical body (41), and circular grooves (42) are formed on the inner sides of the spherical body (41) on all four sides.

2. The retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inclined block (11) is arranged on one side of the sphere (41), one end of the inclined block (11) away from the adjusting bolt (10) is matched with the curved surface of the sphere (41), and the position of five eighths of the sphere (41) is arranged on the inner side of the upper end of the cylinder (31).

3. The retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two telescopic springs (13) are provided, the distance between the bottom end of the fixed block (14) and the top end of the sphere (41) is 0.1 cm, and the top end of the telescopic spring (13) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed ring plate (5).

4. The retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber cover (7) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixed ring plate (5) via a clamp (6); the vertical cross-section of the rubber cover (7) is trapezoidal; and the top end of the rubber cover (7) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the telescopic antenna body (8).

5. The retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the fixing seat (1) is fixedly connected to a circular magnetic attraction plate (9); the bottom end of the fixing seat (1) and the bottom end of the magnetic attraction plate (9) are arranged on the same horizontal plane; and the center points of the fixing seat (1), the connecting seat (3) and the magnetic attraction plate (9) are arranged on the same vertical axis.

6. The retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing seat (1) comprises a circular disk (101), the inner side of which is provided with screw mounting holes (102) in an annular shape and at equal intervals around the periphery of the circular disk (101), and two square holes (103) are provided on one side of the circular disk (101).

7. The retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading according to claim 1, characterized in that: A separation mechanism (2) is mounted on the upper end of the fixed seat (1), the separation mechanism (2) comprising a rotating frame (21), an L-shaped separation gripper (23) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating frame (21), and a rotating shaft (22) is fixedly connected in the middle of the separation gripper (23).

8. The retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading according to claim 7, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (22) and the separation grip (23) are installed inside the square hole (103); the rotating shaft (22) is rotatably connected to the disc (101) via the square hole (103); and there is a one-to-one correspondence between the square hole (103) and the separation grip (23).

9. The retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading according to claim 7, characterized in that: The rotating frame (21) is M-shaped, the middle of the rotating frame (21) is in close contact with the protrusion at the lower end of the cylinder (31), and an open groove is provided on a side of the rotating frame (21) away from the square hole (103).

10. A method for using the retractable antenna device for wireless electronic meter reading according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: Step 1: Overall installation: Connect the entire device to the wireless meter. After the connection is completed, fix the fixing base (1) to the meter box through the magnetic plate (9) or use bolts through the screw mounting holes (102) to complete the installation and positioning of the retractable antenna; Step 2: Adjust the angle as required: After the installation is completed, the universal ball (4) is rotated as required to adjust the angle of the telescopic antenna body (8). After the adjustment is completed, the adjusting bolt (10) is rotated so that the adjusting bolt (10) pushes the inclined block (11) to move in the direction of the universal ball (4) until the inclined block (11) and the universal ball (4) are in close contact, thereby completing the angle adjustment of the telescopic antenna (8); In actual application, when the telescopic antenna body (8) is hit, the lower end of the telescopic antenna body (8) drives the fixing block (14) to rotate via the fixing plate (12), and causes the telescopic spring (13) to deform. When the collision is over, the telescopic spring (13) returns to its initial state and drives the telescopic antenna body (8) to return to the adjusted angle. Step 3: After use, disassembly: When only the magnetic plate (9) is used for fixing, the rotating frame (21) is rotated, and the rotating frame (21) drives the separation grip (23) to rotate through the rotating shaft (22). During the rotation process, the separation grip (23) pushes the bottom end of the fixing base (1) to separate from the meter box. After separation, the fixing base (1) and the magnetic plate (9) are separated from the meter box as a whole, and disassembly is completed.

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