Intelligent electric meter box and remote meter reading system

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent electric meter box and remote meter reading system relates to electrical control technical field, wherein the intelligent electric meter box includes box body, a plurality of electric meters, communication module and recheck module, box body is equipped with incoming line terminal and outgoing line terminal, a plurality of electric meters are arranged in box body, each electric meter is respectively connected with different electricity utilization loop, and the communication module is connected with the recheck module. The measurement module is used for measuring power utilization data of each power utilization loop, the communication module is in communication connection with a plurality of electricity meters and is used for collecting the power utilization data and transmitting the power utilization data to a terminal, the re-checking module comprises a two-dimensional motion mechanism and a camera device movably arranged on the two-dimensional motion mechanism, and the camera device is connected with the communication module; according to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the camera device moves to the position of the electric meter to be read, photographs the electric meter and uploads the photographed electric meter picture through the communication module, and the picture of the electric meter displays various information of the electric meter, so that a power grid worker can carry out secondary approval on power consumption data of a user according to the information, and the power consumption of the electric meter can be accurately read. And the authenticity of the data is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electrical control, in particular to an intelligent electric meter box and a remote meter reading system. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of science and technology and the improvement of people's living standards, the industrial and residential electricity loads are increasing day by day. As an electrical device for installing electric meters, electric meter boxes are widely used in power facilities and equipment, especially centralized metering electric meter boxes, which have become the most widely used equipment in the current power supply system. However, whether it is a civil electric meter box installed in a cable well with limited space, or an industrial electric meter box installed outdoors, it is extremely inconvenient to view the electric meter data in the electric meter box. For this reason, smart electric meter boxes that can perform remote meter reading have come into being.

[0003] The remote meter reading system is used to realize real-time and reliable remote meter data reading. The remote meter reading system mainly includes a smart meter box and a remote terminal. The smart meter box transmits the power usage data to the remote terminal of the power grid company through a wireless communication device, so there is no need to send staff to check the meter on site. However, errors may occur in the duration of power statistics through the smart meter box, or omissions may occur during the data transmission process. The power grid company cannot re-verify the statistical data and cannot guarantee the objectivity of the data. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to propose an intelligent electric meter box and a remote meter reading system, aiming to realize secondary verification of remote meter reading, thereby ensuring the authenticity of statistical user electricity consumption data.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the smart meter box proposed by the utility model includes:

[0006] A box body, wherein the box body is provided with an inlet terminal and an outlet terminal;

[0007] A plurality of electric meters, wherein the plurality of electric meters are arranged in the box, and each of the electric meters is respectively connected to a different electric circuit to measure the electric consumption data of each electric circuit;

[0008] a communication module, the communication module being in communication connection with the plurality of the electric meters to collect the electric consumption data and transmit the data to a remote terminal; and

[0009] A review module, the review module includes a two-dimensional motion mechanism arranged on the box body and a camera device movably arranged on the two-dimensional motion mechanism, the camera device is connected to the communication module, and the camera device is used to collect image information of the electric meter.

[0010] In one embodiment, the two-dimensional motion mechanism comprises:

[0011] A cross bar, the cross bar is arranged on the box body, the cross bar is provided with a rack, and the rack is arranged along the extension direction of the cross bar;

[0012] A vertical rod, the vertical rod being movably arranged on the horizontal rod, one end of the vertical rod being rotatably provided with a gear, the gear being meshed with the rack; and

[0013] A lifting platform is provided on the vertical rod and can move along the vertical rod, and the camera device is provided on the lifting platform.

[0014] In one embodiment, the smart meter box further includes a photovoltaic module, wherein the photovoltaic module includes a plurality of evenly arranged photovoltaic panels, and the photovoltaic panels are arranged on the upper top surface of the box body.

[0015] In one embodiment, the two-dimensional motion mechanism also includes a first drive motor and a second drive motor, the output end of the first drive motor is connected to the gear, the second drive motor is used to drive the lifting platform to rise and fall, and the photovoltaic panel is electrically connected to the first drive motor and the second drive motor.

[0016] In one embodiment, the incoming line end and the outgoing line end are respectively provided with an incoming line switch and an outgoing line switch.

[0017] In one embodiment, the smart meter box further includes a circuit protection module, the circuit protection module includes a miniature circuit breaker and a surge protector, and the miniature circuit breaker and the surge protector are connected to the power circuit.

[0018] In one embodiment, a first partition and a second partition are provided in the box body, the first partition and the second partition are vertically arranged, and the box body is divided into four compartments, and the plurality of electric meters, the incoming line switches, the outgoing line switches and the protection module are respectively arranged in the four compartments.

[0019] In one embodiment, the first partition plate is provided with a plurality of wire passing openings.

[0020] In one embodiment, the smart meter box further includes a grounding device, and the grounding device is connected to the power circuit.

[0021] The utility model also proposes a remote meter reading system, including a smart meter box and a remote terminal, wherein the remote terminal is communicatively connected with the smart meter box, and the smart meter box includes:

[0022] A box body, wherein the box body is provided with an inlet terminal and an outlet terminal;

[0023] A plurality of electric meters, wherein the plurality of electric meters are arranged in the box, and each of the electric meters is respectively connected to a different electric circuit to measure the electric consumption data of each electric circuit;

[0024] a communication module, the communication module being in communication connection with the plurality of the electric meters to collect the electric consumption data and transmit the data to a remote terminal; and

[0025] A review module, the review module includes a two-dimensional motion mechanism arranged on the box body and a camera device movably arranged on the two-dimensional motion mechanism, the camera device is connected to the communication module, and the camera device is used to collect image information of the electric meter.

[0026] The technical solution of the utility model proposes an intelligent meter box and a remote meter reading system, wherein the intelligent meter box includes a box body, a plurality of meters, a communication module and a review module, wherein the plurality of meters are respectively connected to the power consumption circuits of different users for measuring the power consumption data of each power consumption circuit, and the power consumption data can be transmitted to the remote terminal of the power grid company through the communication module connected to the meter communication, so as to realize remote meter reading, and the review module will start the camera device to move to the position of the meter that needs to be read, take a picture of the meter, and upload the photographed meter picture through the communication module, and the picture of the meter shows various information of the meter, and the power grid staff can use the picture of the meter as the basis for secondary verification of the power consumption data uploaded by the communication module, so as to ensure the authenticity of the data, and when the user raises an objection to the power consumption data, the picture taken during the meter reading can also be provided to the user as evidence, so as to improve the credibility. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be 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 the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of a smart electric meter box provided by the utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The cross-sectional view of the smart meter box at AA;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the review module in the smart meter box;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a logical framework diagram of the remote meter reading system provided by the utility model.

[0032] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0033] 1000. Smart meter box; 1. Box body; 11. Incoming terminal; 111. Incoming switch; 12. Outgoing terminal; 121. Outgoing switch; 13. First partition; 131. Line port; 14. Second partition; 2. Electric meter; 3. Communication module; 4. Review module; 41. Two-dimensional motion mechanism; 411. Crossbar; 411a. Rack; 412. Vertical bar; 412a. Gear; 413. Lifting platform; 42. Camera device; 5. Photovoltaic module; 51. Photovoltaic panel; 6. Protection module; 61. Miniature circuit breaker; 62. Surge protector; 7. Grounding device.

[0034] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] 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 of 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.

[0036] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0037] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or solutions that satisfy both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.

[0038] With the advancement of science and technology and the improvement of people's living standards, the industrial and residential electricity loads are increasing day by day. As an electrical device for installing electric meters, electric meter boxes are widely used in power facilities and equipment, especially centralized metering electric meter boxes, which have become the most widely used equipment in the current power supply system. However, whether it is a civil electric meter box installed in a cable well with limited space, or an industrial electric meter box installed outdoors, it is extremely inconvenient to view the electric meter data in the electric meter box. For this reason, smart electric meter boxes that can perform remote meter reading have come into being.

[0039] The remote meter reading system is used to realize real-time and reliable remote meter data reading. The remote meter reading system mainly includes a smart meter box and a remote terminal. The smart meter box transmits the power usage data to the remote terminal of the power grid company through a wireless communication device, so there is no need to send staff to check the meter on site. However, errors may occur in the duration of power statistics through the smart meter box, or omissions may occur during the data transmission process. The power grid company cannot re-verify the statistical data and cannot guarantee the objectivity of the data.

[0040] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model proposes an intelligent meter box, which aims to realize the secondary verification of remote meter reading, thereby ensuring the authenticity of statistical user electricity consumption data. Figures 1 to 4 The present invention is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the smart electric meter box provided by the present invention.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The utility model proposes an intelligent electric meter box 1000, including a box body 1, multiple electric meters, a communication module 3 and a review module 4. The box body 1 is provided with an input terminal 11 and an output terminal 12. Multiple electric meters are arranged in the box body 1, and each electric meter is respectively connected to a different power circuit to measure the power consumption data of each power circuit. The communication module 3 is communicatively connected with the multiple electric meters to collect the power consumption data and transmit it to the terminal. The review module 4 includes a two-dimensional motion mechanism 41 and a camera device 42 movably arranged on the two-dimensional motion mechanism 41, and the camera device 42 is connected to the communication module 3.

[0042] The technical solution of the utility model proposes a smart meter box 1000 and a remote meter reading system, wherein the smart meter box 1000 includes a box body 1, multiple meters, a communication module 3 and a review module 4. The multiple meters are respectively connected to the power circuits of different users to measure the power consumption data of each power circuit. The power consumption data can be transmitted to the remote terminal of the power grid company through the communication module 3 connected to the meter to realize remote meter reading. The review module 4 will start the camera device 42 to move to the position of the meter that needs to be read, take a picture of the meter, and upload the photographed meter photo through the communication module 3. The photo of the meter shows various information of the meter. The power grid staff can use the photo of the meter as a basis for secondary verification of the power consumption data uploaded by the communication module 3, thereby ensuring the authenticity of the data. When the user raises an objection to the power consumption data, the photo taken during the meter reading can also be provided to the user as evidence, thereby improving the credibility.

[0043] In a real usage scenario, a smart meter box 1000 is usually used to count the electricity consumption of users in a unit. Each user uses an independent meter. In the compartment for installing the meter, the meter is evenly arranged in the horizontal and vertical directions. In order to cover the review work of each meter, the two-dimensional motion mechanism 41 includes a horizontal bar 411 and a vertical bar 412. For details, please refer to Figure 3The horizontal bar 411 extends laterally along the electric meter, and its two ends are respectively fixed on the first partition 13 and the right inner wall of the box body 1. A rack 411a is provided in the horizontal bar 411, and the rack 411a is also extended laterally. A gear 412a is provided on the vertical bar 412, and the gear 412a is engaged with the rack 411a. The vertical bar 412 can move laterally relative to the horizontal bar 411. The gear 412a is driven by a first driving motor (not marked in the figure) to operate, thereby changing the lateral position of the vertical bar 412. The two ends of the vertical bar 412 can be slidably mounted on the second partition 14 and the upper inner wall of the box body 1, and the guidance is achieved by means of a guide rail slider. In order to realize the photographic verification of multiple electric meters arranged vertically, a lifting platform 413 is provided on the vertical rod 412. The lifting platform 413 can be moved in the up and down directions on the vertical rod 412. An electromagnetic guide rail is provided on the vertical rod 412. An electromagnetic slider is provided on the side where the lifting platform 413 is connected to the vertical rod 412, which is driven by the magnetic levitation principle. The camera device 42 is provided on the lifting platform 413 and can move horizontally with the movement of the vertical rod 412, and can also move longitudinally with the movement of the lifting platform 413. Driven by the two-dimensional motion mechanism 41, the camera device 42 can take pictures of multiple electric meters in turn. The camera device 42 is electrically connected to the communication module 3, and the photographic information is uploaded to the remote terminal of the power grid company through the communication module 3 for verification. It should be noted that after the photo information of the electric meter is uploaded to the power grid company, it can be reviewed through manual approval, that is, the staff compares the electricity consumption data in the photo with the electricity consumption data obtained from the electric meter and uploaded by the communication module 3 one by one, or the effective information in the photo can be extracted through image recognition technology. The utility model does not limit this. In one embodiment of the utility model, a more reliable image recognition technology is used to extract and compare the electricity consumption data information in the photo, so as to achieve review. In this way, the workload of manual review is saved and the review efficiency is improved.

[0044] Since the driving of the two-dimensional motion mechanism 41 requires electric energy, and considering the problem of unsafety of drawing electric wires from the power grid, in order to provide electric energy for the two-dimensional motion mechanism 41, the smart meter box 1000 also includes a photovoltaic module 5. For details, please refer to Figure 1 The photovoltaic module 5 includes a plurality of photovoltaic panels 51 laid on the top of the box 1. The photovoltaic panels 51 are electrically connected to the first drive motor and the second drive motor and are used to drive the motors to move, thereby realizing the movement of the camera device 42. By converting light energy into electrical energy, the dependence of electrical equipment on the traditional power grid is reduced, thereby reducing energy consumption and environmental pollution. This clean and renewable energy source is not only conducive to reducing carbon emissions, but also reduces energy costs, and has high practicality and economy.

[0045] In order to improve the safety of the equipment, the incoming terminal 11 and the outgoing terminal 12 of the smart meter box 1000 are respectively provided with an incoming switch 111 and an outgoing switch 121. For details, please refer to Figure 1 The incoming switch 111 is used as the main circuit breaker to control the connection between the entire power distribution system and the power grid, and can cut off the current to protect the entire circuit system. The outgoing switch 121 is used to control the power supply of branch circuits or electrical equipment. By turning on or off the outgoing switch 121, the power on and off of a specific circuit or equipment can be controlled to achieve effective management and protection of electrical energy. Setting up the incoming switch 111 and the outgoing switch 121 can bring many benefits. First, the incoming switch 111, as the main circuit breaker, can cut off the power supply in time when the circuit is overloaded or short-circuited, protecting the safety of electrical equipment and personnel. The outgoing switch 121 allows independent control of each branch circuit or equipment, which is convenient for maintenance and management. At the same time, it can quickly isolate the faulty circuit when necessary to ensure the normal operation of other circuits, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the circuit.

[0046] Furthermore, the smart meter box 1000 further includes a circuit protection module 6, which includes a miniature circuit breaker 61 and a surge protector 62. For details, please refer to Figure 1 The miniature circuit breaker 61 is usually used to detect overload and short circuit in the circuit, and cut off the current when necessary to protect the circuit and related equipment from damage. The surge protector 62 is mainly used to prevent overvoltage in the circuit, such as lightning or transient overvoltage in the power grid, and protect electrical equipment from overvoltage. The role of these two in the meter box is to ensure the stable operation of the circuit and the safe use of related equipment.

[0047] In order to achieve better control of the electric meter box, a first partition 13 and a second partition 14 are provided in the box body 1. The first partition 13 and the second partition 14 are vertically arranged. For details, please refer to Figure 1 The first partition 13 and the second partition 14 divide the accommodating chamber in the box body 1 into four compartments. Multiple electric meters, incoming line switches 111, outgoing line switches 121 and protection modules 6 are respectively arranged in the four compartments. By separating modules with different functions, it is more convenient for staff to inspect and manage. The first partition 13 is provided with multiple wire ports 131. For details, please refer to Figure 2 , the wiring harness is connected between the compartments through the wire port 131. The smart meter box 1000 is also provided with a grounding device 7, which is used to ensure a good connection between the electric box and the neutral line of the power grid, and plays a role in safety protection, troubleshooting, electromagnetic compatibility and improving power quality. It prevents electric shock, limits excessive voltage, helps find grounding faults, protects electrical equipment, reduces electromagnetic interference, and establishes a stable reference potential.

[0048] The utility model also proposes a remote meter reading system, which includes a smart meter box and a remote terminal, the remote terminal is communicatively connected to the smart meter box, and the specific structure of the smart meter box refers to the above embodiment. Since the remote meter reading system adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here one by one.

[0049] The above description is only an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart electric meter box (1000), characterized in that: include: A box body (1), wherein the box body (1) is provided with an inlet terminal (11) and an outlet terminal (12); A plurality of electric meters, wherein the plurality of electric meters are arranged in the box (1), and each of the electric meters is connected to a different electric circuit to measure the electric consumption data of each electric circuit; A communication module (3), the communication module (3) being communicatively connected to the plurality of electric meters to collect the electric consumption data and transmit the data to a remote terminal; as well as A review module (4), the review module (4) comprising a two-dimensional motion mechanism (41) arranged on the box (1) and a camera device (42) movably arranged on the two-dimensional motion mechanism (41), the camera device (42) being connected to the communication module (3), and the camera device (42) being used to collect image information of the electric meter.

2. The smart meter box (1000) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two-dimensional motion mechanism (41) comprises: A crossbar (411), the crossbar (411) being arranged on the box body (1), the crossbar (411) being provided with a rack (411a), and the rack (411a) being arranged along an extension direction of the crossbar (411); A vertical rod (412), the vertical rod (412) is movably arranged on the horizontal rod (411), one end of the vertical rod (412) is rotatably provided with a gear (412a), and the gear (412a) is meshed with the rack (411a); and A lifting platform (413) is provided on the vertical rod (412) and is capable of moving along the vertical rod (412); the camera device (42) is provided on the lifting platform (413).

3. The smart meter box (1000) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The smart electric meter box (1000) further comprises a photovoltaic module (5), wherein the photovoltaic module (5) comprises a plurality of evenly arranged photovoltaic panels (51), and the photovoltaic panels (51) are arranged on the upper top surface of the box body (1).

4. The smart meter box (1000) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two-dimensional motion mechanism (41) also includes a first drive motor and a second drive motor, the output end of the first drive motor is connected to the gear (412a), the second drive motor is used to drive the lifting platform (413) to rise and fall, and the photovoltaic panel (51) is electrically connected to the first drive motor and the second drive motor.

5. The smart meter box (1000) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The incoming line end (11) and the outgoing line end (12) are respectively provided with an incoming line switch (111) and an outgoing line switch (121).

6. The smart electric meter box (1000) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The smart electric meter box (1000) further comprises a circuit protection module (6), wherein the circuit protection module (6) comprises a miniature circuit breaker (61) and a surge protector (62), wherein the miniature circuit breaker (61) and the surge protector (62) are connected to the power circuit.

7. The smart meter box (1000) according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first partition (13) and a second partition (14) are provided in the box body (1); the first partition (13) and the second partition (14) are arranged vertically and divide the box body (1) into four compartments; a plurality of electric meters, the incoming line switch (111), the outgoing line switch (121) and the protection module (6) are respectively arranged in the four compartments.

8. The smart electric meter box (1000) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first partition plate (13) is provided with a plurality of wire passing openings (131).

9. The smart meter box (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The smart electric meter box (1000) further comprises a grounding device (7), wherein the grounding device (7) is connected to the electric circuit.

10. A remote meter reading system, characterized in that: It comprises a smart meter box and a remote terminal as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the remote terminal is communicatively connected with the smart meter box.

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