Intelligent remote water meter based on NB-IOT communication

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent remote water meter based on NB-IOT communication, and the intelligent remote water meter comprises a main body assembly which comprises a controller housing and a battery box; a controller and an NB-IOT communication module are installed in the controller shell, and the battery box is fixed to the front end of the controller shell; the quick assembly comprises a baffle, a groove, a fixing frame, a connecting shaft and a connecting plate; the baffles are fixed in the middle of the interior of the battery box, the groove is formed in the middle of the interior of the battery box and located between the two baffles, the fixing frame is fixed in the groove, the connecting shaft is fixed in the middle of the fixing frame, and the connecting plate is connected to the connecting shaft in a sleeving mode. The problems that when an old community is transformed, a circuit is not easy to transform, a battery is generally used for supplying power to a water meter, when the battery needs to be replaced, time is consumed, and once the time is too long, on one hand, the use of the water meter is affected, and on the other hand, data loss is caused due to too long power shortage of an NB-IOT communication module are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water meters, and in particular to an intelligent remote water meter based on NB-IOT communication. Background Art

[0002] A water meter is an instrument used to measure water flow, which can record the total amount of water passing through a pipe. The smart remote water meter based on NB-IOT communication is a new type of smart water meter that uses narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IOT) technology to achieve remote data transmission. This water meter uses built-in electronic devices and NB-IOT communication modules to transmit water consumption and other data to the central processing platform, thereby achieving real-time monitoring and reading of user water consumption. This type of water meter can be powered by directly connecting to a power source or using batteries.

[0003] However, it still has the following disadvantages in actual use:

[0004] When renovating old communities, the circuits are not easy to renovate, and batteries are usually used to power water meters. When the batteries need to be replaced, it is time-consuming. Once the time is too long, on the one hand, it will affect the use of the water meter, and on the other hand, it will cause the NB-IOT communication module to lose power for too long, resulting in data loss. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an intelligent remote water meter based on NB-IOT communication to solve the problem raised in the above background technology that, when renovating old communities, the circuit is not easy to renovate, and batteries are usually used to power the water meter. When the battery needs to be replaced, it is time-consuming. Once the time is too long, on the one hand, it will affect the use of the water meter, and on the other hand, it will cause the NB-IOT communication module to lose data due to long-term power outage.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0007] The utility model is a smart remote water meter based on NB-IOT communication, comprising:

[0008] A main body assembly, the main body assembly comprising a controller housing and a battery box;

[0009] The controller and the NB-IOT communication module are installed inside the controller housing, and the battery box is fixed to the front end of the controller housing and is electrically connected to the controller and the NB-IOT communication module;

[0010] A quick assembly, the quick assembly comprising a baffle, a groove, a fixing frame, a connecting shaft and a connecting plate;

[0011] The baffle is fixed in the middle of the battery box, the groove is opened in the middle of the battery box and is located between the two baffles, the fixing frame is fixed in the groove, the connecting shaft is fixed in the middle of the fixing frame, and the connecting plate is sleeved on the connecting shaft.

[0012] Furthermore, the baffle divides the battery box into two slots, both slots are connected with positive and negative electrode contact sheets, and the two groups of positive and negative electrode contact sheets are connected in parallel.

[0013] Furthermore, the main body assembly also includes a dial and a protective cover;

[0014] The dial is fixed on the side of the controller housing, and the protective cover is hinged on the side of the upper surface of the dial.

[0015] Furthermore, the main body assembly also includes a valve body and a joint;

[0016] The valve body is fixed at the lower end of the dial, and the joints are connected to both sides of the valve body.

[0017] Furthermore, the main body assembly also includes an antenna, a rechargeable battery and a sealing cover;

[0018] The antenna is fixed on the upper surface of the controller housing and is electrically connected to the internal controller. The rechargeable battery is clamped inside the battery box. The sealing cover is hinged on the outside of the controller housing and is tightly attached to the outer surface of the battery box.

[0019] Further, a stabilization component is included;

[0020] The stabilizing assembly includes a spring column and a rubber block;

[0021] There are four groups of spring columns, which are respectively fixed on two sides of the battery box. Rubber blocks are fixed on the movable ends of the spring columns, and the rubber blocks are hemispherical.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are:

[0023] 1. The utility model provides a quick assembly, and when the rechargeable battery needs to be replaced, a new rechargeable battery is pressed into a hollow portion of the battery box. After the new rechargeable battery is pressed into the battery box, the connecting plate is driven to rotate around the connecting shaft on the fixing frame, so that the other side of the connecting plate is tilted up, and the dead rechargeable battery on the other side of the battery box is pried out. This arrangement can quickly replace the rechargeable battery and reduce the time wasted in pulling out the rechargeable battery.

[0024] Second, the utility model provides a stabilizing assembly and rubber blocks connected by spring columns on both sides of the battery box for clamping the rechargeable battery, and at the same time facilitates the removal of the old rechargeable battery from the battery box when installing a new rechargeable battery. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for describing the embodiments are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the battery box of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 For the utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0029] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:

[0030] 10. Valve body; 11. Connector; 12. Dial; 13. Protective cover; 14. Controller housing; 15. Antenna; 16. Battery box; 17. Rechargeable battery; 18. Sealing cover; 20. Baffle; 21. Groove; 22. Fixing bracket; 23. Connecting shaft; 24. Connecting plate; 30. Spring column; 31. Rubber block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific implementation methods disclosed below.

[0033] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clear, the implementation mode of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] See also Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment is a smart remote water meter based on NB-IOT communication, including:

[0035] A main body assembly, the main body assembly includes a controller housing 14 and a battery box 16;

[0036] The controller and the NB-IOT communication module are installed inside the controller housing 14, and the battery box 16 is fixed to the front end of the controller housing 14 and is electrically connected to the controller and the NB-IOT communication module;

[0037] The controller housing 14 serves as a protection, and the battery box 16 is used to install the rechargeable battery 17;

[0038] The quick assembly includes a baffle 20, a groove 21, a fixing frame 22, a connecting shaft 23 and a connecting plate 24;

[0039] The baffle 20 is fixed in the middle of the battery box 16, the groove 21 is opened in the middle of the battery box 16 and is located between the two baffles 20, the fixing frame 22 is fixed in the groove 21, the connecting shaft 23 is fixed in the middle of the fixing frame 22, and the connecting plate 24 is sleeved on the connecting shaft 23;

[0040] The baffle 20 serves as a limit, the groove 21 is used to install the fixing frame 22, the fixing frame 22 serves as a support, the connecting shaft 23 facilitates the rotation of the connecting plate 24, and the connecting plate 24 serves as a connection;

[0041] The baffle 20 divides the battery box 16 into two slots, and the insides of the two slots are connected with positive and negative electrode contact sheets, and the two sets of positive and negative electrode contact sheets are connected in parallel;

[0042] The battery box 16 is divided into two slots, each of which is equipped with a rechargeable battery 17, which can power the internal controller and the NB-IOT communication module;

[0043] The main assembly also includes a dial 12 and a protective cover 13;

[0044] The dial 12 is fixed to the side of the controller housing 14, and the protective cover 13 is hinged to the side of the upper surface of the dial 12;

[0045] The water usage can be observed through the dial 12, and the protective cover 13 plays a protective role;

[0046] The main assembly also includes a valve body 10 and a connector 11;

[0047] The valve body 10 is fixed to the lower end of the dial 12, and the connector 11 is connected to both sides of the valve body 10;

[0048] A valve plate is provided inside the valve body 10 to control the opening and closing of the pipeline, and the connector 11 is used to connect the water pipeline;

[0049] The main assembly also includes an antenna 15, a rechargeable battery 17 and a sealing cover 18;

[0050] The antenna 15 is fixed on the upper surface of the controller housing 14 and is electrically connected to the internal controller. The rechargeable battery 17 is clamped inside the battery box 16. The sealing cover 18 is hinged on the outside of the controller housing 14 and is closely attached to the outer surface of the battery box 16.

[0051] The antenna 15 is used for signal enhancement and data transmission, the rechargeable battery 17 is used for providing power, and the sealing cover 18 has a waterproof function.

[0052] Working principle:

[0053] Through the mobile phone background prompt, it is known that the power of the water meter rechargeable battery 17 is too low and needs to be replaced;

[0054] Open the sealing cover 18 and press the new rechargeable battery 17 into the hollow slot in the battery box 16. After the new rechargeable battery 17 is pressed into the battery box 16, the connecting plate 24 is driven to rotate around the connecting shaft 23 on the fixing frame 22, so that the other side of the connecting plate 24 is tilted up, and the uncharged rechargeable battery 17 on the other side of the baffle 20 is pried out.

[0055] This step can quickly replace the rechargeable battery 17 and reduce the time wasted in pulling out the rechargeable battery 17.

[0056] See also Figure 3 This embodiment is based on the above embodiment 1 and further includes:

[0057] A stabilizing assembly, the stabilizing assembly includes a spring column 30 and a rubber block 31;

[0058] There are four groups of spring columns 30, which are fixed to the two sides of the battery box 16 respectively. The rubber block 31 is fixed to the movable end of the spring column 30, and the rubber block 31 is hemispherical.

[0059] The spring column 30 has a squeezing function, and the rubber block 31 can prevent the rechargeable battery 17 from being scratched.

[0060] The working principle of the intelligent remote water meter based on NB-IOT communication of this utility model:

[0061] Press the rechargeable battery 17 into the groove on one side of the battery box 16. Under the action of the spring column 30, the rubber block 31 firmly presses the rechargeable battery 17 against the baffle 20.

[0062] When replacing a new rechargeable battery 17 , the old rechargeable battery 17 is pried up, driving the rubber block 31 to move and the spring column 30 to contract.

[0063] This step can, on the one hand, clamp the rechargeable battery 17 and, on the other hand, prevent the rechargeable battery 17 from being worn when prying up the rechargeable battery 17 .

[0064] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0065] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A smart remote water meter based on NB-IOT communication, characterized in that: include: A main body assembly, the main body assembly comprising a controller housing (14) and a battery box (16); The controller housing (14) has a controller and an NB-IOT communication module installed inside, and the battery box (16) is fixed to the front end of the controller housing (14) and is electrically connected to the controller and the NB-IOT communication module; A quick-release assembly, the quick-release assembly comprising a baffle (20), a groove (21), a fixing frame (22), a connecting shaft (23), and a connecting plate (24); The baffle (20) is fixed in the middle of the battery box (16); the groove (21) is opened in the middle of the battery box (16) and is located between the two baffles (20); the fixing frame (22) is fixed in the groove (21); the connecting shaft (23) is fixed in the middle of the fixing frame (22); and the connecting plate (24) is sleeved on the connecting shaft (23).

2. According to claim 1, a smart remote water meter based on NB-IOT communication is characterized in that: The baffle (20) divides the battery box (16) into two slots, and the insides of the two slots are connected with positive and negative electrode contact sheets, and the two groups of positive and negative electrode contact sheets are connected in parallel.

3. According to claim 1, a smart remote water meter based on NB-IOT communication is characterized in that: The main body assembly also includes a dial (12) and a protective cover (13); The dial (12) is fixed to the side of the controller housing (14), and the protective cover (13) is hinged to the side of the upper surface of the dial (12).

4. According to claim 3, a smart remote water meter based on NB-IOT communication is characterized in that: The main body assembly further comprises a valve body (10) and a joint (11); The valve body (10) is fixed to the lower end of the dial (12), and the joints (11) are connected to both sides of the valve body (10).

5. According to claim 1, the intelligent remote water meter based on NB-IOT communication is characterized in that: The main body assembly also includes an antenna (15), a rechargeable battery (17) and a sealing cover (18); The antenna (15) is fixed to the upper surface of the controller housing (14) and is electrically connected to the internal controller; the rechargeable battery (17) is snap-fitted into the battery box (16); and the sealing cover (18) is hinged to the outside of the controller housing (14) and is in close contact with the outer surface of the battery box (16).

6. The intelligent remote water meter based on NB-IOT communication according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also included are stabilization components; The stabilizing assembly comprises a spring column (30) and a rubber block (31); There are four groups of spring columns (30) which are respectively fixed on two sides of the inside of the battery box (16); a rubber block (31) is fixed on the movable end of the spring column (30), and the rubber block (31) is hemispherical.

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