Storage battery device special for electric energy meter

Abstract

The invention discloses a special storage battery device for an electric energy meter, and relates to the field of storage battery devices, the special storage battery device comprises a support shell mounted in a battery compartment of the electric energy meter, two battery placement compartments are arranged in the support shell, and a mounting compartment is arranged between the two battery placement compartments; the storage battery is arranged in the battery placement bin; a control unit; the fixed port is arranged at the bottom of the electric energy meter in a penetrating manner and can be connected with an electric circuit; the two movable conductive assemblies are arranged at the bottom of the supporting shell; a driving unit; the electromagnet is powered on to generate magnetic force repellent to the permanent magnet to drive the movable rod to move out of the [-shaped plate, the movable rod drives the insulating plate to enable the movable port to be inserted into the fixed port, and the storage battery can be charged through the fixed port by using an electric circuit, so that the number of times of replacing the battery can be reduced; and the electromagnet is powered off after being fully charged, and the movable port is separated from the fixed port, so that the storage battery can be effectively prevented from being overcharged, and the safety is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of storage battery devices, specifically a storage battery device for electricity meters. Background Technology

[0002] An electricity meter is a device used to measure electricity consumption. In order to prevent data loss during power outages and ensure automatic meter reading, current electricity meters are equipped with batteries that provide power to the meter when power is lost.

[0003] However, the battery will run out of power after a period of use, requiring users to buy and replace it, which is extremely inconvenient. Moreover, the battery needs to be replaced more than once within the lifespan of the electricity meter, which also leads to a waste of resources and is not environmentally friendly. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a dedicated battery device for electricity meters.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: The present invention provides a dedicated battery device for electricity meters, comprising a support shell installed in the battery compartment of the electricity meter, two battery placement compartments provided in the support shell, an installation compartment provided between the two battery placement compartments, and a partition provided in the installation compartment; Storage batteries located in the battery storage compartment; The control unit includes a control board mounted on the top of the partition, which is wirelessly connected to the electricity meter and transmits data. A fixed port, installed at the bottom of the electricity meter and connected to the power line, is used to charge the storage battery; Two movable conductive components are located at the bottom of the supporting housing, each including an insulating plate and a movable port that penetrates the insulating plate, the movable port being plugged into and connected to a fixed port; A drive unit used to drive active conductive components to move.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the driving unit is composed of an electromagnet and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes a movable rod, a fixed plate installed at the bottom of the installation chamber, and a C-shaped plate fixed at the bottom of the fixed plate. The fixed plate and the C-shaped plate are provided with sliding through holes that slide with the movable rod, and the electromagnet is installed on the top of the fixed plate. The upper end of the movable rod does not protrude from the sliding through hole on the fixed plate. The upper part of the movable rod is embedded with a permanent magnet that can repel the magnetic force generated by the electromagnet when it is energized. The upper part of the movable rod is fitted with a limit plate. The movable rod is fitted with a return spring that is connected to the limit plate and the C-shaped plate. The lower end of the movable rod is also provided with a threaded part.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the movable conductive component further includes a threaded interface fixed to the insulating plate and capable of being screwed into the threaded portion, an elastic conductive element, and a conductive bolt for fixing the elastic conductive element. The elastic conductive element consists of two C-shaped connecting portions arranged face-to-face, two elastic portions, and an arc-shaped connecting portion for connecting the C-shaped connecting portions and the elastic portions. The C-shaped connecting portions are provided with bolt holes for installing the conductive bolt.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the battery is provided with a charging interface, and the elastic conductive element is electrically connected to the charging interface through a conductive bolt.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the top of the control motherboard is provided with an adapter port electrically connected to the battery and a power supply interface protruding from the support housing, and the bottom of the control motherboard is provided with a connection port for electrically connecting to the electromagnet.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the top of the support housing is provided with a baffle plate, and the baffle plate has an operating port in the middle.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the support housing is provided with symmetrical support brackets, and the bottom of the support brackets is provided with positioning grooves.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the battery compartment of the energy meter is provided with a conductive interface, which supplies power to the energy meter by contacting the power supply interface. The top wall of the battery compartment of the energy meter is also symmetrically provided with pressure strips for pressing down the supporting shell, and the bottom wall of the battery compartment of the energy meter is symmetrically provided with positioning slide strips that slide in cooperation with the positioning slide groove.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the battery compartment of the energy meter is provided with a compartment cover, and one side of the compartment cover is provided with a protrusion that can press down on the supporting housing. Both ends of the protrusion are respectively provided with clearance openings for avoiding the pressure bar and the positioning slide bar.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. This type of dedicated battery device for electricity meters uses an electromagnet to generate a magnetic force that repels the permanent magnet, driving a movable rod to move outward from the U-shaped plate. The movable rod then moves an insulating plate, causing the movable port to insert into the fixed port. The battery can be charged through the fixed port using a power line, thus reducing the frequency of battery replacements and minimizing resource waste caused by battery replacements. This is more environmentally friendly. Furthermore, once the battery is fully charged, the power to the electromagnet is cut off, and the movable port will detach from the fixed port, effectively preventing overcharging and enhancing safety.

[0015] 2. In this type of battery device for electricity meters, during the process of inserting the insulating plate with the movable port into the fixed port, the elastic part of the elastic conductive element opens due to the force. When the movable rod is driven to reset by the elastic force of the reset spring, the elastic conductive element also provides the driving force to reset the insulating plate. Therefore, the elastic conductive element can not only realize the electrical connection with the battery, but also adapt well to the plugging and unplugging requirements of the movable port.

[0016] 3. The operating port of this type of dedicated battery device for electricity meters facilitates the connection of the battery discharge terminal to the adapter port using wires, which is also beneficial for subsequent maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0017] 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: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of a dedicated battery device for electricity meters according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the removal structure of a special battery device for an electricity meter according to the present invention; Figure 3 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of a battery device for a power meter according to the present invention. Figure 4 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of a battery device for a power meter according to the present invention. Figure 5 This is a first-view structural diagram of the internal support housing of a battery device for a power meter according to the present invention. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the support housing of a battery device for a power meter according to the present invention from a second perspective. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission component structure of a dedicated battery device for electricity meters according to the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the active conductive component structure of a dedicated battery device for electricity meters according to the present invention; Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the active conductive component structure of a dedicated battery device for electricity meters according to the present invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic conductive component structure of a special battery device for electricity meters according to the present invention; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the battery compartment of a special battery device for electricity meters according to the present invention.

[0018] In the diagram: 001, Energy meter; 002, Conductive interface; 003, Pressure strip; 004, Positioning slide bar; 005, Compartment cover; 1, Support housing; 11, Support bracket; 12, Positioning slide groove; 13, Partition; 2, Fixed port; 3, Movable conductive component; 31, Insulating plate; 32, Threaded interface; 33, Movable port; 34, Conductive bolt; 35, Copper contact one; 36, C-shaped connection part; 37, Arc-shaped connection part; 38, Elastic part; 39, Bolt hole; 4, Battery; 5, Control main board; 51, Adapter port; 52, Power supply interface; 53, Connection port; 6, Electromagnet; 7, Transmission component; 71, C-shaped plate; 72, Return spring; 73, Movable rod; 74, Fixed plate; 75, Sliding through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0020] Example: Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the present invention provides a dedicated battery device for electricity meters, including a support housing 1 installed in the battery compartment of the electricity meter 001, two battery placement compartments are provided in the support housing 1, an installation compartment is provided between the two battery placement compartments, and a partition 13 is provided in the installation compartment. Battery 4 is located in the battery storage compartment; The control unit includes a control board 5 mounted on the top of the partition 13. The control board 5 is wirelessly connected to the energy meter 001 and transmits data. A fixed port 2, which is installed at the bottom of the electricity meter 001 and can be connected to the power line, is used to charge the storage battery 4; the fixed port 2 can be connected to the power line using a wire. Two movable conductive components 3 are located at the bottom of the supporting housing 1, each including an insulating plate 31 and a movable port 33 that penetrates the insulating plate 31. The movable port 33 is plugged into the fixed port 2. A drive unit for moving the active conductive component 3.

[0021] In this embodiment, the control motherboard 5 includes a detection circuit for detecting the power level of the storage battery 4, a power supply circuit for supplying power to the energy meter 001, and a control circuit for controlling the on / off power of the electromagnet 6. By detecting the power level of the storage battery 4, overcharging can be effectively prevented. The control motherboard 5 can communicate with the energy meter 001 and transmit the power data of the storage battery 4 to the energy meter 001, which will then be displayed on the display screen of the energy meter 001.

[0022] Among them, such as Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the drive unit consists of an electromagnet 6 and a transmission assembly 7. The transmission assembly 7 includes a movable rod 73, a fixed plate 74 installed at the bottom of the mounting chamber, and an inverted plate 71 fixed at the bottom of the fixed plate 74. The fixed plate 74 and the inverted plate 71 are both provided with sliding through holes 75 that slide with the movable rod 73, and the electromagnet 6 is installed on the top of the fixed plate 74. The upper end of the movable rod 73 does not protrude from the sliding through hole 75 located on the fixed plate 74. The upper part of the movable rod 73 is embedded with a permanent magnet that can repel the magnetic force generated by the electromagnet 6 after it is energized. The upper part of the movable rod 73 is sleeved and fixed with a limit plate. The movable rod 73 is sleeved with a return spring 72 that is connected to the limit plate and the C-shaped plate 71. The lower end of the movable rod 73 is also provided with a threaded part. In addition to resetting the movable rod 73, the return spring 72 also serves to support the movable rod 73.

[0023] By energizing the electromagnet 6, a magnetic force is generated that repels the permanent magnet. The magnetic force generated by the energized electromagnet 6 drives the movable rod 73 to move outward from the U-shaped plate 71. The limiting plate squeezes the reset spring 72. At the same time, the movable rod 73 drives the insulating plate 31 to move closer to the fixed port 2. The insulating plate 31, along with the movable port 33, is inserted into the fixed port 2, completing the electrical connection between the fixed port 2 and the battery 4. The battery 4 is then charged through the fixed port 2.

[0024] Among them, such as Figure 3 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the movable conductive component 3 also includes a threaded interface 32 fixed to the insulating plate 31 and capable of being screwed to the threaded part, an elastic conductive element, and a conductive bolt 34 for fixing the elastic conductive element. The elastic conductive element consists of two face-to-face C-shaped connecting parts 36, two elastic parts 38, and an arc-shaped connecting part 37 for connecting the C-shaped connecting parts 36 and the elastic parts 38. The C-shaped connecting parts 36 are provided with bolt holes 39 for installing the conductive bolt 34. The elastic parts 38 can be arc-shaped, U-shaped, or other shapes.

[0025] During the process of inserting the insulating plate 31 with the movable port 33 into the fixed port 2, the elastic part 38 of the elastic conductive element opens due to the force. When the movable rod 73 is reset by the elastic force of the reset spring 72, the elastic conductive element also provides the driving force to reset the insulating plate 31. Therefore, the elastic conductive element can not only realize the electrical connection with the battery 4, but also adapt well to the plugging and unplugging requirements of the movable port 33.

[0026] In this embodiment, a copper contact 35 is embedded in the movable port 33, and a copper contact 2 is embedded in the fixed port 2 that can abut against the copper contact 35. Electrical connection is achieved through the mutual contact of the copper contact 35 and the copper contact 2. The conductive bolt 34 is in contact with the copper contact 35 to achieve electrical connection. That is, the conductive bolt 34 and the copper contact 2 are located at the two ends of the copper contact 35, respectively.

[0027] Among them, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the bottom of the storage battery 4 is provided with a charging interface, and the elastic conductive element is electrically connected to the charging interface through a conductive bolt 34. The electrical connection between the charging interface and the elastic conductive element is realized through the conductive bolt 34. The conductive bolt 34 can be made of stainless steel. The conductive bolt 34 is used not only to fix the elastic conductive element, but also to realize the electrical connection.

[0028] Among them, such as Figure 4 As shown, the top of the control motherboard 5 is provided with an adapter port 51 electrically connected to the battery 4 and a power supply interface 52 protruding from the support housing 1. The bottom of the control motherboard 5 is provided with a connection port 53 for electrically connecting to the electromagnet 6. The control motherboard 5 is electrically connected to the electromagnet 6 through the connection port 53. The control motherboard 5 can control the on and off of the electromagnet 6, thereby realizing the automatic charging of the battery 6. The adapter port 51 is used for electrical connection to the battery 4, and the battery 4 supplies power to the control motherboard 5. The power supply interface 52 is a contact interface, and the conductive interface 002 is also a contact interface. The electrical connection is realized by the contact of the conductive contacts.

[0029] Among them, such as Figure 4 As shown, the top of the support housing 1 is provided with a baffle plate, and the baffle plate has an operation port in the middle. The operation port is convenient for connecting the discharge end of the battery 4 to the adapter port 51 with a wire, and is also beneficial for subsequent maintenance.

[0030] Among them, such as Figure 3As shown, the bottom of the support housing 1 is symmetrically provided with support brackets 11, and the bottom of the support brackets 11 is provided with positioning grooves 12. The support brackets 11 support the support housing 1, and the setting of the support brackets 11 also makes it convenient for users to take out the battery device from the battery compartment. The battery device can be quickly positioned by the sliding cooperation between the positioning slide bar 004 and the positioning groove 12.

[0031] Among them, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 11 As shown, the battery compartment of the energy meter 001 is provided with a conductive interface 002, which supplies power to the energy meter 001 by contacting the power supply interface 52. The top wall of the battery compartment of the energy meter 001 is also symmetrically provided with pressure strips 003 for pressing down on the supporting housing 1. The bottom wall of the battery compartment of the energy meter 001 is symmetrically provided with positioning slide strips 004 that slide in cooperation with the positioning slide groove 12. The battery device can be fixed by the pressure strips 003 and the compartment cover 005 without the need for other components, and the structure is very simple.

[0032] Among them, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the battery compartment of the energy meter 001 is provided with a compartment cover 005. One side of the compartment cover 005 is provided with a protrusion that can press down on the supporting housing 1. Both ends of the protrusion are respectively provided with clearance openings for avoiding the pressure strip 003 and the positioning slide strip 004. The clearance openings are provided to accommodate the pressure strip 003 and the positioning slide strip 004, so as to prevent the pressure strip 003 and the positioning slide strip 004 from obstructing the installation of the compartment cover 005.

[0033] During operation, in the event of a power outage, the energy meter 001 is powered by the storage battery 4. When the storage battery 4 is nearly depleted, the control circuit is activated by the control main board 5, energizing the electromagnet 6 to generate a magnetic force that repels the permanent magnet. The magnetic force generated by the energized electromagnet 6 drives the movable rod 73 to move outward from the U-shaped plate 71. The limit plate compresses the return spring 72, and at the same time, the movable rod 73 drives the insulating plate 31 to move closer to the fixed port 2, causing the elastic part 38 to open due to the force. The insulating plate 31, along with the movable port 33, is inserted into the fixed port 2, completing the electrical connection between the fixed port 2 and the storage battery 4. The power line charges the storage battery 4 through the fixed port 2. After the battery is fully charged, the power to the electromagnet 6 is de-energized, and the magnetic force generated by the energized electromagnet 6 disappears. Driven by the elastic force of the return spring 72 and the elastic conductive part, the insulating plate 31, along with the movable port 33, disengages from the fixed port 2, completing one charging cycle.

[0034] 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 dedicated storage battery device for electricity meters, characterized in that, include: The support housing (1) is installed in the battery compartment of the electricity meter (001). The support housing (1) has two battery placement compartments and an installation compartment between the two battery placement compartments. The installation compartment has a partition (13). The storage battery (4) is located in the battery storage compartment. The control unit includes a control board (5) mounted on the top of the partition (13), which is wirelessly connected to the electricity meter (001) and transmits data. A fixed port (2) is installed at the bottom of the electricity meter (001) and can be connected to the power line for charging the storage battery (4); Two movable conductive components (3) are located at the bottom of the support housing (1), each including an insulating plate (31) and a movable port (33) that penetrates the insulating plate (31). The movable port (33) is plugged into the fixed port (2). A drive unit for moving the active conductive component (3).

2. The dedicated battery device for electricity meters according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit consists of an electromagnet (6) and a transmission assembly (7). The transmission assembly (7) includes a movable rod (73), a fixed plate (74) installed at the bottom of the installation chamber, and a U-shaped plate (71) fixed at the bottom of the fixed plate (74). The fixed plate (74) and the U-shaped plate (71) are both provided with sliding through holes (75) that slide with the movable rod (73). The electromagnet (6) is installed on the top of the fixed plate (74). The upper end of the movable rod (73) does not protrude from the sliding through hole (75) located on the fixed plate (74). The upper part of the movable rod (73) is embedded with a permanent magnet that can repel the magnetic force generated by the electromagnet (6) after it is energized. The upper part of the movable rod (73) is fitted with a limit plate. The movable rod (73) is fitted with a return spring (72) that is connected to the limit plate and the C-shaped plate (71). The lower end of the movable rod (73) is also provided with a threaded part.

3. The dedicated battery device for electricity meters according to claim 1, characterized in that, The active conductive component (3) also includes a threaded interface (32) fixed to the insulating plate (31) and capable of being screwed to the threaded part, an elastic conductive element, and a conductive bolt (34) for fixing the elastic conductive element. The elastic conductive element consists of two face-to-face C-shaped connecting parts (36), two elastic parts (38), and an arc-shaped connecting part (37) for connecting the C-shaped connecting parts (36) and the elastic parts (38). The C-shaped connecting parts (36) are provided with bolt holes (39) for installing the conductive bolt (34).

4. A battery device for a power meter according to claim 3, characterized in that, The battery (4) has a charging interface at the bottom, and the elastic conductive element is electrically connected to the charging interface through a conductive bolt (34).

5. A battery device for a dedicated electricity meter according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the control motherboard (5) is provided with an adapter port (51) for electrical connection with the battery (4) and a power supply interface (52) protruding from the support housing (1). The bottom of the control motherboard (5) is provided with a connection port (53) for electrical connection with the electromagnet (6).

6. A battery device for a dedicated electricity meter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the support housing (1) is provided with a baffle plate, and an operation port is provided in the middle of the baffle plate.

7. A battery device for a dedicated electricity meter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the support housing (1) is symmetrically provided with support brackets (11), and the bottom of the support brackets (11) is provided with positioning grooves (12).

8. A battery device for a dedicated electricity meter according to claim 5, characterized in that, The battery compartment of the energy meter (001) is provided with a conductive interface (002), which supplies power to the energy meter (001) by contacting the power supply interface (52). The top wall of the battery compartment of the energy meter (001) is also symmetrically provided with pressure strips (003) for pressing down the supporting housing (1). The bottom wall of the battery compartment of the energy meter (001) is symmetrically provided with positioning slide strips (004) that slide in cooperation with the positioning slide groove (12).

9. A battery device for a dedicated electricity meter according to claim 8, characterized in that, The battery compartment of the energy meter (001) is provided with a compartment cover (005). One side of the compartment cover (005) is provided with a protrusion that can press down the supporting housing (1). Both ends of the protrusion are respectively provided with clearance openings for avoiding the pressure bar (003) and the positioning slide bar (004).

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