Power generation device of self-power-generation intelligent water meter
The power generation device for self-generating smart water meters stabilizes electricity generation and simplifies installation by using a fixed shell, rotating plates, and adjustable components to align with water flow and pipe positions, resolving battery replacement and impeller swinging issues.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420009793.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-03
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-01-03
AI Technical Summary
Traditional water meters with fixed-capacity batteries require replacement after a certain period, causing inconvenience, and self-generating smart water meters face issues with impeller swinging during electricity generation and installation complexity.
A power generation device for a self-generating smart water meter featuring a fixed shell, rotating plates, bevel gears, and adjustable components that allow for stable electricity generation and easy installation by aligning with water flow direction and adjusting to pipe positions.
The device generates stable electricity without needing battery replacement and simplifies installation by aligning with water flow direction and allowing for easy pipe fixation, addressing impeller swinging and installation challenges.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent water meters, and more specifically to a power generation device of a self-generating intelligent water meter. Background Art
[0002] Water meters are essential for the water supply of homes and shopping malls. With the advancement of national science and technology, traditional manual water meters are gradually transforming into smart water meters to meet the needs of society.
[0003] Most of the current water meters use fixed-capacity batteries, which can be used for a long time in a low-power operating environment. However, after a certain period of use, the battery may run out, causing water outages in the home, and replacement and maintenance are troublesome.
[0004] In the Chinese utility model patent application number: CN202321197236.X, there is disclosed a self-generating NB smart water meter, including: a meter body; a power generation mechanism, which is arranged in the meter body and used to generate electricity during use, and the power generation mechanism includes an impeller, a transmission component and a micro generator, and the bottom of the meter body is fixedly connected to a driving cavity, and the impeller is rotatably connected to the driving cavity. The self-generating NB smart water meter generates electricity through the inside of the water meter itself, avoiding the overall use of the meter body affected by the failure of the battery, and reducing the cost of use. However, when the device generates electricity through water flow, the water flow directly impacts the center of multiple impellers on the outside of the generator mechanism of the device. When using water flow to generate electricity, the rotation direction of the impeller of the device is inconvenient to determine, and there may be a situation of swaying left and right.
[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a power generation device for a self-generating smart water meter to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0006] 1. Technical issues to be resolved
[0007] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem that a water meter using a battery of fixed capacity is troublesome to replace after a long time and the impeller of a power generation device of a water meter using self-generated electricity is prone to left and right swinging when using water flow to generate electricity. The utility model provides a power generation device for a self-generating intelligent water meter.
[0008] (II) Technical solution
[0009] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model specifically adopts the following technical solutions:
[0010] A power generation device for a self-generating smart water meter comprises a fixed shell, the top of the fixed shell is fixedly connected to a power generation shell, the top of the power generation shell is fixedly connected to a power storage shell, the bottom inner wall of the fixed shell is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft, the bottom inner wall of the power generation shell is fixedly connected to a generator, a side of the fixed shell is provided with a through hole and fixedly connected to a water inlet pipe, a side of the fixed shell is provided with a through hole and fixedly connected to a water outlet pipe, and the outer side of the water outlet pipe is slidably connected to an adjusting pipe.
[0011] Furthermore, a rotating plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft, and the number of the rotating plates is multiple, and the multiple rotating plates are arranged in a circular array on the surface of the rotating shaft.
[0012] Furthermore, one end of the rotating shaft away from the fixed shell passes through the power generation shell and is fixedly connected to the first bevel gear, the power generation shaft of the generator is fixedly connected to the second bevel gear, the second bevel gear is meshed with the first bevel gear, and the generator can be rotated through the bevel gear.
[0013] Furthermore, a battery is fixedly connected to the bottom inner wall of the battery shell, and the battery is electrically connected to the generator, so that excess electricity generated by the device can be collected through the battery.
[0014] Furthermore, a slider is fixedly connected to the outer side of the water outlet pipe, a slide groove is provided on the inner side of the regulating pipe, and the regulating pipe is slidably connected to the water outlet pipe through the slide groove and the slider.
[0015] Furthermore, one end of the water inlet pipe away from the fixed shell is fixedly connected with a flange, the number of the flanges is two, and the other flange is fixedly connected to one end of the regulating pipe away from the water outlet pipe.
[0016] Furthermore, the outer side of the water outlet pipe is slidably connected to a limit ring, and the inner side of the limit ring is provided with a sliding groove matched with a sliding block on the outer side of the water outlet pipe.
[0017] Furthermore, a sealing gasket is fixedly connected to the side of the limiting ring, and the sealing gasket is made of soft rubber. The connection between the water outlet pipe and the adjustable pipe can be sealed by the sealing gasket.
[0018] Furthermore, a detection module is fixedly connected to the inside of the water inlet pipe, a meter body is fixedly connected to the top of the battery shell, and the detection module is electrically connected to the meter body. The water flow can be monitored through the detection module and the meter body.
[0019] Furthermore, one of the side surfaces of the flanges is rotatably connected to a limiting rod, and one end of the limiting rod away from the flange passes through a limiting ring and is threadedly connected to the limiting ring, and the position of the limiting ring can be fixed by the limiting rod.
[0020] (III) Beneficial effects
[0021] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:
[0022] 1. The utility model, through the cooperation among the generator, the first bevel gear, the second bevel gear, the storage battery, the rotating shaft and the rotating plate, can make the device drive the rotating plate to rotate through the flow of water source when detecting the water flow, so that the generator generates electricity and uses the electricity, avoiding the problem of the troublesome subsequent replacement of the water meter after the water meter using the fixed capacity battery has been used for too long.
[0023] 2. The utility model, through the coordination between the fixed shell, the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe, can make the device use water flow to flow toward one end when generating electricity, so that the water flow only impacts the rotating plate at one end each time, avoiding the situation that the impeller of the power generation mechanism will swing left and right when the power generation mechanism is located at the center of the water flow.
[0024] 3. The utility model can adjust the length of the device during installation through the cooperation between the water outlet pipe, the regulating pipe, the limit ring, the sealing pad and the limit rod, so that the two ends of the device can be easily fixed to the two water pipes, effectively solving the problem that the position of the two water pipes is fixed when the water meter is installed, and the water meter is inconvenient to enter between the two water pipes, which makes the installation of the water meter more troublesome. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic axial view of the structure of the utility model from a first viewing angle;
[0026] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;
[0027] Figure 3 It is a top cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;
[0028] Figure 4 It is a schematic axial cross-sectional view of the structure of the utility model;
[0029] Figure 5 It is a schematic axial view of the structure of the utility model from a second viewing angle;
[0030] Figure 6 For the utility model structure Figure 5 An enlarged schematic diagram of point A.
[0031] Figure numerals: 1. fixed shell; 2. power generation shell; 3. power storage shell; 4. rotating shaft; 5. rotating plate; 6. first bevel gear; 7. generator; 8. second bevel gear; 9. battery; 10. meter body; 11. water inlet pipe; 12. flange; 13. water outlet pipe; 14. regulating pipe; 15. limiting ring; 16. sealing gasket; 17. limiting rod; 18. detection module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model. Example 1
[0033] See also Figure 1-4 A power generation device for a self-generating smart water meter comprises a fixed shell 1, a power generation shell 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed shell 1, a storage shell 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the power generation shell 2, a rotating shaft 4 is rotatably connected to the bottom inner wall of the fixed shell 1, a generator 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom inner wall of the power generation shell 2, a through hole is opened on the side of the fixed shell 1 and a water inlet pipe 11 is fixedly connected, a through hole is opened on the side of the fixed shell 1 and a water outlet pipe 13 is fixedly connected, an adjusting pipe 14 is slidably connected to the outer side of the water outlet pipe 13, a rotating plate 5 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft 4, and the rotating plate 5 There are multiple rotating plates 5, which are arranged in a circular array on the surface of the rotating shaft 4. The end of the rotating shaft 4 away from the fixed shell 1 passes through the power generation shell 2 and is fixedly connected to the first bevel gear 6. The power generation shaft of the generator 7 is fixedly connected to the second bevel gear 8. The second bevel gear 8 is meshed and connected to the first bevel gear 6. The bottom inner wall of the power storage shell 3 is fixedly connected to a battery 9, and the battery 9 is electrically connected to the generator 7. The inside of the water inlet pipe 11 is fixedly connected to a detection module 18. The top of the power storage shell 3 is fixedly connected to a meter body 10, and the detection module 18 is electrically connected to the meter body 10.
[0034] In this embodiment, through the cooperation among the generator 7, the first bevel gear 6, the second bevel gear 8, the battery 9, the rotating shaft 4 and the rotating plate 5, the device can drive the rotation of the rotating plate 5 through the flow of water source when detecting the water flow, so that the generator 7 generates electricity and uses the electricity, avoiding the problem of the water meter using a fixed capacity battery after the water meter is used for a long time and the subsequent replacement of the water meter is more troublesome. The cooperation between the fixed shell 1, the water inlet pipe 22 and the water outlet pipe 13 can make the device use the water flow to generate electricity. The water flow flows toward one end so that the water flow only impacts the rotating plate 5 at one end each time, avoiding the impeller of the power generation mechanism from swaying left and right when the power generation mechanism is located at the center of the water flow. Example 2
[0035] See also Figure 5-6This embodiment is further optimized on the basis of embodiment 1. Specifically, a slider is fixedly connected to the outer side of the water outlet pipe 13, a slide groove is provided on the inner side of the adjusting pipe 14, and the adjusting pipe 14 is slidably connected to the water outlet pipe 13 through the slide groove and the slide groove. The end of the water inlet pipe 11 away from the fixed shell 1 is fixedly connected to a flange 12, and the number of flanges 12 is two. The other flange 12 is fixedly connected to the end of the adjusting pipe 14 away from the water outlet pipe 13. The outer side of the water outlet pipe 13 is slidably connected to a limiting ring 15, and a slide groove matching the slider on the outer side of the water outlet pipe 13 is provided on the inner side of the limiting ring 15. A sealing gasket 16 is fixedly connected to the side of the limiting ring 15. The material of the sealing gasket 16 is soft rubber. The side of one of the flanges 12 is rotatably connected to a limiting rod 17, and the end of the limiting rod 17 away from the flange 12 passes through the limiting ring 15 and is threadedly connected to the limiting ring 15.
[0036] In this embodiment, the length of the device can be adjusted during installation through the cooperation between the water outlet pipe 13, the adjusting pipe 14, the limiting ring 15, the sealing gasket 16 and the limiting rod 17, so that the two ends of the device can be easily fixed to the two water pipes, effectively solving the problem that the two water pipes are fixed in position during installation, making it inconvenient for the water meter to enter between the two water pipes, thereby causing the water meter to be more troublesome to install.
[0037] Working principle: When in use, the staff places the device between the two water pipes to be installed, then connects the flange 12 at one end of the water inlet pipe 11 to one of the water pipes, and then pulls the regulating pipe 14 to connect the regulating pipe 14 to the other water pipe. After the connection is completed, the limit rod 17 is rotated, and the limit ring 15 moves after the limit rod 17 moves, and the limit ring 15 then drives the sealing gasket 16 to move, and then the sealing gasket 16 contacts the connection between the regulating pipe 14 and the water outlet pipe 13 and completes the adjustment of the regulating pipe 14 through the extrusion of the limit ring 15. And the seal of the water outlet pipe 13, then put the water flow into the inside of the water pipe, the water flow enters the inside of the water inlet pipe 11 through the water pipe and then passes through the detection module 18 and contacts the rotating plate 5. After the water flow contacts the rotating plate 5, it impacts the rotating plate 5, so that the rotating shaft 4 rotates. After the rotating shaft 4 rotates, the first bevel gear 6 rotates. After the first bevel gear 6 rotates, the second bevel gear 8 rotates. The second bevel gear 8 then causes the generator 7 to generate electricity. After that, the battery generated by the generator 7 enters the storage battery 9 to complete the storage and use of electricity.
[0038] In summary, the utility model, through the cooperation among the generator 7, the first bevel gear 6, the second bevel gear 8, the storage battery 9, the rotating shaft 4 and the rotating plate 5, can make the device drive the rotating plate 5 to rotate by the flow of water source when detecting the water flow, so that the generator 7 generates electricity and uses the electricity, avoiding the problem that the water meter using a fixed capacity battery is more troublesome to replace after a long time of use. The cooperation between the fixed shell 1, the water inlet pipe 22 and the water outlet pipe 13 can make the device use the water flow to make the water flow toward one end when generating electricity, so that Each time the water flows, it only impacts the rotating plate 5 at one end, which prevents the impeller of the power generation mechanism from swinging left and right when the power generation mechanism is located at the center of the water flow. Through the cooperation between the water outlet pipe 13, the adjusting pipe 14, the limiting ring 15, the sealing gasket 16 and the limiting rod 17, the length of the device can be adjusted before installation, so that the two ends of the device can be easily fixed to the two water pipes, effectively solving the problem that the two water pipes are fixed in position during installation, and the water meter is inconvenient to enter between the two water pipes, which makes the installation of the water meter more troublesome.
[0039] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. The patent protection scope of the present invention shall be based on the claims. All equivalent structural changes made using the description and drawings of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A power generation device for a self-generating smart water meter, comprising a fixed housing (1), Features: The top of the fixed shell (1) is fixedly connected to a power generation shell (2), the top of the power generation shell (2) is fixedly connected to a power storage shell (3), the bottom inner wall of the fixed shell (1) is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft (4), the bottom inner wall of the power generation shell (2) is fixedly connected to a generator (7), a through hole is provided on the side of the fixed shell (1) and is fixedly connected to a water inlet pipe (11), a through hole is provided on the side of the fixed shell (1) and is fixedly connected to a water outlet pipe (13), and a regulating pipe (14) is slidably connected to the outer side of the water outlet pipe (13).
2. A power generation device for a self-generating smart water meter according to claim 1, Features: A rotating plate (5) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft (4), and the rotating plates (5) are multiple in number, and the multiple rotating plates (5) are arranged in a circular array on the surface of the rotating shaft (4).
3. A power generation device for a self-generating smart water meter according to claim 1, Features: One end of the rotating shaft (4) away from the fixed shell (1) passes through the power generation shell (2) and is fixedly connected to a first bevel gear (6); the power generation shaft of the generator (7) is fixedly connected to a second bevel gear (8); and the second bevel gear (8) is meshingly connected to the first bevel gear (6).
4. The power generation device of the self-generating smart water meter according to claim 1, Features: A storage battery (9) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the storage shell (3), and the storage battery (9) is electrically connected to the generator (7).
5. The power generation device of the self-generating smart water meter according to claim 1, Features: The outer side of the water outlet pipe (13) is fixedly connected with a slider, the inner side of the regulating pipe (14) is provided with a slide groove, and the regulating pipe (14) is slidably connected to the water outlet pipe (13) via the slide groove and the slider.
6. A power generation device for a self-generating smart water meter according to claim 1, Features: One end of the water inlet pipe (11) away from the fixed shell (1) is fixedly connected to a flange (12), the number of the flanges (12) is two, and the other flange (12) is fixedly connected to one end of the regulating pipe (14) away from the water outlet pipe (13).
7. A power generation device for a self-generating smart water meter according to claim 5, Features: The outer side of the water outlet pipe (13) is slidably connected to a limit ring (15), and the inner side of the limit ring (15) is provided with a sliding groove adapted to fit the sliding block on the outer side of the water outlet pipe (13).
8. A power generation device for a self-generating smart water meter according to claim 7, Features: A sealing gasket (16) is fixedly connected to the side surface of the limiting ring (15), and the sealing gasket (16) is made of soft rubber.
9. The power generation device of the self-generating smart water meter according to claim 1, Features: A detection module (18) is fixedly connected to the interior of the water inlet pipe (11), a meter body (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the power storage shell (3), and the detection module (18) is electrically connected to the meter body (10).
10. A power generation device for a self-generating smart water meter according to claim 6, Features: A side surface of one of the flanges (12) is rotatably connected to a limiting rod (17), and an end of the limiting rod (17) away from the flange (12) passes through a limiting ring (15) and is threadedly connected to the limiting ring (15).
