Novel AI intelligent electric energy metering box

Abstract

A novel AI intelligent electric energy metering box disclosed by the present invention comprises a box body used for accommodating an electric meter and an internal circuit and a box door, a built-in locking mechanism is arranged between the box body and the box door, and the box door is provided with an Internet of Things mechanism. The built-in locking mechanism comprises guide cylinders fixedly installed on the inner wall of the box body, guide rods rotatably installed on the inner side of the box door and an unlocking assembly, and the guide rods and the guide cylinders are in clearance fit and are distributed in a rectangular array. The user can check the power consumption information anytime and anywhere through the touch display screen or the mobile phone and know the power consumption condition, the user can conveniently and autonomously manage the power consumption, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electricity metering box technology, and more specifically, to a novel AI-powered intelligent electricity metering box. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of smart grid construction, the security and intelligence level of electricity metering devices, as a key interface between the power system and users, are receiving increasing attention. Traditional electricity metering boxes mostly adopt a structure design with an observation window, through which users can directly read the meter data. However, this type of structure has significant security risks: the observation window is easily damaged or tampered with, providing opportunities for electricity theft, resulting in the loss of power resources and distortion of metering data.

[0003] In the existing technology, some electricity metering boxes attempt to improve their anti-theft capabilities by adding mechanical locks, but traditional locks have simple structures and are easily pried open or have their keys copied, so their security is still insufficient. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention addresses the technical problems existing in the prior art by providing a novel AI-powered intelligent electricity metering box, which solves the problems of weak anti-theft capabilities and low level of intelligence in traditional electricity metering boxes.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this invention provides a novel AI-powered intelligent electricity metering box, comprising a guide cylinder fixedly installed on the inner wall of the box, a guide rod rotatably installed on the inner side of the box door, and an unlocking assembly. The guide rod and guide cylinder are clearance-fitted and arranged in a rectangular array. The multiple guide rods arranged in a rectangular array cooperate with the guide cylinder to lock the box body and door from multiple points, significantly improving the stability and firmness of the locking and effectively preventing the box door from being forcibly pried open.

[0006] The IoT (Internet of Things) system comprises a data acquisition module, a control motherboard, and a touchscreen display. The data acquisition module is electrically connected to the electricity meter to collect real-time electricity consumption data. The control motherboard is electrically connected to both the data acquisition module and the touchscreen display. It integrates a wireless communication unit, enabling data transmission and interaction with the user's mobile phone. The touchscreen display is embedded in the door surface, receiving and displaying the electricity consumption data transmitted from the control motherboard, while also providing a local operating interface for user convenience in viewing and controlling the system.

[0007] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.

[0008] Preferably, the unlocking assembly includes a crossbar and toothed rods fixedly installed at both ends of the crossbar. A limit frame is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the door, and the limit frame slides onto the crossbar. The limit frame guides and limits the sliding of the crossbar, ensuring stable movement of the crossbar in a fixed direction. A gear is fixedly connected to the guide rod, and the gear meshes with the toothed rod. When the crossbar drives the toothed rod, the meshing transmission between the gear and the toothed rod drives the guide rod to rotate. A pull rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the crossbar. A through hole is opened at the bottom of the door, and the bottom end of the pull rod extends into the interior of the through hole, with the bottom end of the pull rod flush with the end of the through hole away from the inside of the door. The unlocking assembly also includes a magnetic rod. The pull rod is made of magnetic material, and the magnetic rod is magnetically connected to the pull rod. Through the magnetic action of the magnetic rod and the pull rod, the pull rod can be driven to move up and down, thereby moving the crossbar and completing the unlocking operation. This design avoids the risk of easy duplication of traditional key unlocking and improves security.

[0009] Preferably, a vertically arranged slide bar is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the inner wall of the door. The slide bar slides through the crossbar, further restricting the sliding direction of the crossbar to ensure its stability. A spring is fitted on the slide bar, with its top end abutting against the crossbar and its bottom end abutting against the inner wall of the door. This spring applies an upward preload to the crossbar. After the unlocking operation is completed, the spring can automatically reset the crossbar, ensuring that the locking mechanism returns to the locked state.

[0010] Preferably, a locking tongue is fixedly connected to the guide rod, and the guide cylinder has vertical and horizontal grooves that are interconnected to form an L-shaped groove structure. When the built-in locking mechanism is in the locked state, the locking tongue engages inside the horizontal groove. The L-shaped groove structure allows the locking tongue to first enter along the vertical groove and then rotate into the horizontal groove to achieve locking, enhancing the reliability of the locking and preventing the locking tongue from accidentally disengaging.

[0011] Preferably, a limiting rod is fixedly connected to the guide rod, and the limiting rod is arranged parallel to the locking tongue. A limiting block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the door. The limiting block is used to limit the maximum rotation angle of the limiting rod when the guide rod rotates, thereby limiting the rotation range of the locking tongue to the angle range of entering or leaving the transverse groove. The cooperation between the limiting rod and the limiting block can precisely control the rotation angle of the guide rod, avoiding damage to the locking tongue due to excessive rotation or failure to accurately enter the transverse groove.

[0012] Preferably, the opening edge of the enclosure has a three-tiered stepped flange, and the opening edge of the door has a three-tiered stepped groove that engages with the stepped flange. The combination of the stepped flange and the groove enhances the sealing performance between the enclosure and the door, effectively preventing dust and moisture from entering the enclosure and protecting the internal meters and wiring from damage.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0014] The Internet of Things (IoT) enables real-time collection, transmission, and display of electricity consumption data. Users can view electricity information and understand their electricity usage anytime and anywhere via touch screens or mobile phones, facilitating self-management of electricity consumption and improving user experience.

[0015] The traditional metering box observation window has been eliminated, preventing the possibility of electricity theft through the observation window. The built-in locking mechanism uses multiple guide rods and guide cylinders for locking, and the lock tongue uses an L-shaped groove structure for locking. Unlocking requires a special magnetic rod, which greatly improves the ability to prevent prying and illegal opening, and effectively prevents electricity theft.

[0016] The combination of three-layer stepped flanges and grooves enhances the sealing performance of the enclosure and door, effectively preventing dust and moisture from entering, protecting the internal meters and wiring, reducing the probability of malfunctions, and further improving the ability to prevent prying and unauthorized opening. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of one side of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the door structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the box structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the built-in locking mechanism of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperative structure of the guide cylinder and guide rod of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of the Internet of Things (IoT) mechanism of the present invention.

[0023] The meanings of the labels in the diagram are as follows:

[0024] 1. Cabinet; 2. Cabinet door; 3. Built-in locking mechanism; 301. Guide cylinder; 302. Guide rod; 303. Unlocking component; 3031. Horizontal bar; 3032. Gear; 3033. Limiting frame; 3034. Gear; 3035. Pull rod; 3036. Through hole; 3037. Magnetic rod; 304. Slide rod; 305. Spring; 3021. Locking tongue; 3011. Vertical groove; 3012. Horizontal groove; 3022. Limiting rod; 306. Limiting block; 101. Three-layer stepped flange; 201. Three-layer stepped groove; 4. Internet of Things mechanism; 401. Data acquisition module; 402. Control motherboard; 403. Touch screen; 4021. Wireless communication unit. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] Please see Figures 1-6 As shown, this embodiment provides a novel AI-powered smart electricity metering box, including a guide cylinder 301 fixedly installed on the inner wall of the box body 1, a guide rod 302 rotatably installed on the inner side of the box door 2, and an unlocking assembly 303. The guide rod 302 and the guide cylinder 301 are clearance-fitted and arranged in a rectangular array. The multiple guide rods 302 arranged in a rectangular array cooperate with the guide cylinder 301 to lock the box body 1 and the box door 2 from multiple points, greatly improving the stability and firmness of the locking and effectively preventing the box door 2 from being forcibly pried open.

[0027] The IoT device 4 includes a data acquisition module 401, a control motherboard 402, and a touch screen 403. The data acquisition module 401 is electrically connected to the electricity meter to collect real-time electricity consumption data. The control motherboard 402 is electrically connected to both the data acquisition module 401 and the touch screen 403. The control motherboard 402 integrates a wireless communication unit 4021, which can establish a data connection with the user's mobile phone to achieve data transmission and interaction. The touch screen 403 is embedded in the surface of the door 2 to receive and display the electricity consumption data transmitted by the control motherboard 402, and also provides a local operation interface for users to view and control the device.

[0028] In the IoT component 4, the data acquisition module 401 uses current and voltage sensors, which are electrically connected to the output of the electricity meter. It can collect data such as current and voltage and convert them into electricity consumption data. The control motherboard 402 uses a microcontroller as its core processor and integrates a Wi-Fi module as a wireless communication unit 4021. It is connected to the data acquisition module 401 and the touch screen 403 via wires. The touch screen 403 is a capacitive touchscreen, embedded in the center of the door 2 surface. It is connected to the control motherboard 402 via wires and can display electricity consumption data and the operating interface.

[0029] In summary, the improvements of this embodiment are as follows: the observation window of the traditional metering box is eliminated, avoiding the possibility of electricity theft through the observation window; the built-in locking mechanism 3 uses multiple guide rods 302 and guide cylinders 301 for locking, and the locking tongue 3021 adopts an L-shaped groove structure for locking; unlocking requires a special magnetic rod 3037, which greatly improves the ability to prevent prying and illegal opening, and effectively prevents electricity theft.

[0030] Based on the above, other structures also need to be disclosed in detail, such as:

[0031] First, the unlocking component 303 includes a crossbar 3031 and racks 3032 fixedly installed at both ends of the crossbar 3031. A limit frame 3033 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the door 2. The limit frame 3033 is slidably sleeved on the crossbar 3031. The limit frame 3033 can guide and limit the sliding of the crossbar 3031, ensuring that the crossbar 3031 moves stably in a fixed direction. A gear 3034 is fixedly connected to the guide rod 302. The gear 3034 meshes with the rack 3032. When the crossbar 3031 drives the rack 3032 to move, the meshing transmission between the gear 3034 and the rack 3032 can drive the guide rod 302 to rotate. A pull rod 3035 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the crossbar 3031. A through hole 3036 is provided at the bottom of the door 2. The bottom end of the pull rod 3035 extends into the through hole 3036, and the bottom end of the pull rod 3035 is flush with the end of the through hole 3036 away from the inside of the door 2. The unlocking component 303 also includes a magnetic rod 3037. The pull rod 3035 is made of magnetic material, and the magnetic rod 3037 is magnetically connected to the pull rod 3035. Through the magnetic action of the magnetic rod 3037 and the pull rod 3035, the pull rod 3035 can be moved up and down, thereby moving the crossbar 3031 and completing the unlocking operation. This design avoids the risk of traditional key unlocking being easily copied, thus improving security.

[0032] A vertically arranged slide bar 304 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the door 2. The slide bar 304 slides through the crossbar 3031, further restricting the sliding direction of the crossbar 3031 to ensure its stability. A spring 305 is sleeved on the slide bar 304. The top end of the spring 305 abuts against the crossbar 3031, and the bottom end abuts against the inner wall of the door 2, applying an upward preload to the crossbar 3031. After the unlocking operation is completed, the spring 305 can drive the crossbar 3031 to automatically reset, ensuring that the locking mechanism returns to the locked state.

[0033] To enhance locking reliability, a locking tongue 3021 is fixedly connected to the guide rod 302. The guide cylinder 301 has a vertical groove 3011 and a horizontal groove 3012, which are interconnected to form an L-shaped groove structure. When the built-in locking mechanism 3 is in the locked state, the locking tongue 3021 engages with the interior of the horizontal groove 3012. The L-shaped groove structure allows the locking tongue 3021 to first enter along the vertical groove 3011 and then rotate into the horizontal groove 3012 to achieve locking, enhancing locking reliability and preventing the locking tongue 3021 from accidentally disengaging.

[0034] To prevent the guide rod 302 from rotating excessively, a limiting rod 3022 is fixedly connected to the guide rod 302. The limiting rod 3022 is arranged parallel to the locking tongue 3021. A limiting block 306 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the door 2. The limiting block 306 is used to limit the maximum rotation angle of the limiting rod 3022 when the guide rod 302 rotates, thereby limiting the rotation range of the locking tongue 3021 to the angle range of entering or leaving the transverse groove 3012. The cooperation of the limiting rod 3022 and the limiting block 306 can precisely control the rotation angle of the guide rod 302, preventing the locking tongue 3021 from being damaged due to excessive rotation or from failing to accurately enter the transverse groove 3012.

[0035] Furthermore, the opening edge of the enclosure 1 is provided with a three-tiered stepped flange 101, and the opening edge of the door 2 is provided with a three-tiered stepped groove 201 that engages with the three-tiered stepped flange 101. The cooperation between the three-tiered stepped flange and the groove enhances the sealing performance between the enclosure 1 and the door 2, effectively preventing dust, moisture, etc. from entering the enclosure 1 and protecting the internal electrical meter and wiring from damage.

[0036] In summary, the working principle of this solution is as follows:

[0037] Locking process: When the door 2 is closed, the guide rod 302 is inserted into the guide cylinder 301, and the locking tongue 3021 enters along the vertical groove 3011 of the guide cylinder 301. Under the upward preload of the spring 305 on the crossbar 3031, the crossbar 3031 drives the rack 3032 to move upward. The rack 3032 meshes with the gear 3034, causing the guide rod 302 to rotate, so that the locking tongue 3021 enters the horizontal groove 3012 from the vertical groove 3011. At this time, the built-in locking mechanism 3 is in the locked state, and the door 2 is locked.

[0038] Unlocking Procedure: When it is necessary to open the door 2, use the magnetic rod 3037 to attract the pull rod 3035 through the through hole 3036 at the bottom of the door 2. This causes the pull rod 3035 to move downwards, pulling the crossbar 3031 downwards and compressing the spring 305. The crossbar 3031 then causes the gear 3032 to move downwards. The gear 3032 meshes with the gear 3034, causing the guide rod 302 to rotate in the opposite direction, thus returning the latch 3021 from the horizontal groove 3012 to the vertical groove 3011. At this point, pulling the door 2 will pull the guide rod 302 out of the guide cylinder 301, opening the door 2. After releasing the magnetic rod 3037, under the elastic force of the spring 305, the crossbar 3031 will cause the gear 3032 and the pull rod 3035 to return to their original positions.

[0039] The IoT mechanism 4 workflow is as follows: The data acquisition module 401 collects electricity consumption data from the meter in real time and transmits the data to the control motherboard 402. After processing the data, the control motherboard 402 transmits the data to the touch screen 403, displaying electricity consumption information such as electricity consumption, voltage, and current. Simultaneously, it sends the data to the user's mobile phone via the wireless communication unit 4021, allowing the user to view the electricity consumption data through a mobile app. Users can also send commands, such as power-off or power-on commands, via the touch screen 403 or the mobile app. After the commands are transmitted to the control motherboard 402, the control motherboard 402 controls the corresponding actuators to perform the power-off or power-on operation.

[0040] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A novel AI-powered intelligent electricity metering box, comprising a box body (1) for housing an electricity meter and internal wiring, and a box door (2), characterized in that: An internal locking mechanism (3) is provided between the box body (1) and the box door (2), and an Internet of Things (IoT) mechanism (4) is provided on the box door (2). The internal locking mechanism (3) includes a guide cylinder (301) fixedly installed on the inner wall of the box body (1), a guide rod (302) rotatably installed on the inner side of the box door (2), and an unlocking component (303). The guide rod (302) and the guide cylinder (301) are clearance fit and are arranged in a rectangular array. The Internet of Things (IoT) organization (4) includes: A data acquisition module (401) is electrically connected to the electricity meter and is used to collect the electricity consumption data of the electricity meter in real time. The control motherboard (402) is electrically connected to the data acquisition module (401) and the touch screen (403) respectively. The control motherboard (402) integrates a wireless communication unit (4021) and can establish a data connection with the user's mobile phone through the wireless communication unit (4021). A touch screen (403) is embedded in the surface of the door (2) and is used to receive and display power consumption data transmitted by the control motherboard (402).

2. The novel AI intelligent power metering box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unlocking assembly (303) includes a crossbar (3031) and a gear (3032) fixedly installed at both ends of the crossbar (3031). A limit frame (3033) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the door (2). The limit frame (3033) is slidably sleeved on the crossbar (3031). A gear (3034) is fixedly connected to the guide rod (302). The gear (3034) meshes with the gear (3032). A pull rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the crossbar (3031). The door (2) has a through hole (3036) at the bottom. The bottom end of the pull rod (3035) extends into the through hole (3036), and the bottom end of the pull rod (3035) is flush with the end of the through hole (3036) away from the inside of the door (2). The unlocking assembly (303) also includes a magnetic rod (3037). The pull rod (3035) is made of magnetic material, and the magnetic rod (3037) is magnetically connected to the pull rod (3035).

3. The novel AI intelligent power metering box according to claim 2, characterized in that: A vertically arranged slide rod (304) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the box door (2). The slide rod (304) slides through the crossbar (3031). A spring (305) is sleeved on the slide rod (304). The top end of the spring (305) abuts against the crossbar (3031) and the bottom end abuts against the inner wall of the box door (2), which is used to apply an upward preload to the crossbar (3031).

4. The novel AI intelligent power metering box according to claim 3, characterized in that: A locking tongue (3021) is fixedly connected to the guide rod (302). A vertical groove (3011) and a horizontal groove (3012) are provided on the guide cylinder (301). The vertical groove (3011) and the horizontal groove (3012) are interconnected to form an L-shaped groove structure. When the built-in locking mechanism (3) is in the locked state, the locking tongue (3021) is engaged inside the horizontal groove (3012).

5. The novel AI intelligent power metering box according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting rod (3022) is fixedly connected to the guide rod (302). The limiting rod (3022) is arranged parallel to the locking tongue (3021). A limiting block (306) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the door (2). The limiting block (306) is used to limit the maximum rotation angle of the limiting rod (3022) when the guide rod (302) rotates, thereby limiting the rotation range of the locking tongue (3021) to the angle range of entering or leaving the transverse groove (3012).

6. The novel AI intelligent power metering box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening edge of the box body (1) is provided with a three-layer stepped flange (101), and the opening edge of the box door (2) is provided with a three-layer stepped groove (201) that engages with the three-layer stepped flange (101).

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