Water level monitoring device for heat preservation water tank
By using retractable reels and gear transmission systems in the insulated water tank water level monitoring device, the problem of the conductor length in the prior art needs to be adjusted according to the height of the water tank in the prior art, and the applicability and operation convenience for water tanks of different specifications and heights are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421216135.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-30
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, pressure water level sensors require different lengths of wires according to insulation water tanks of different heights, resulting in a lower application range.
A thermal insulation water tank water level monitoring device is designed, using retractable reels and gear transmission systems, so that the length of the wire can be adjusted according to needs and adapted to water tanks of different specifications and heights.
The device can better adapt to water tanks of different specifications and heights, expand the scope of application, and is convenient to operate.
Smart Images

Figure CN222505549U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of thermal insulation water tanks, in particular to a water level monitoring device for thermal insulation water tanks. Background Art
[0002] An insulated water tank is a device used to store and keep hot water warm. It is usually composed of an outer shell, an inner tank, an insulation layer, and a heating device. The outer shell is the external packaging of the insulated water tank, and is generally made of metal materials such as stainless steel or galvanized steel plates, which have good corrosion resistance and strength. The inner tank is the internal container of the insulated water tank, and is generally made of food-grade stainless steel, which is corrosion-resistant and hygienic.
[0003] A water level sensor is a device used to detect the height of liquid water levels. It is commonly used for water level monitoring and control in water tanks, pools, rivers, lakes and other water bodies. The working principles of water level sensors can be divided into many types, including float type, pressure type, ultrasonic type, etc. Among them, the pressure type water level sensor indirectly detects the water level by measuring the liquid pressure. The sensor converts the pressure into an electrical signal and determines the water level by measuring the changes in the electrical signal.
[0004] In the prior art, the pressure sensor needs to be connected by a wire and placed in the water at the bottom of the insulated water tank. Since the specifications and heights of the insulated water tanks are different, when monitoring the water level of insulated water tanks of different heights, wires of different lengths need to be used to adapt to the height of the insulated water tanks, resulting in a relatively low overall scope of application. Utility Model Content
[0005] Based on this, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an insulated water tank water level monitoring device to solve the technical problem in the prior art that due to the different specifications and heights of the insulated water tanks, when monitoring the water level of the insulated water tanks of different heights, it is necessary to use wires of different lengths to adapt to the height of the insulated water tanks, resulting in a low overall scope of application.
[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a water level monitoring device for an insulated water tank, comprising a main body and a top cover arranged on the top thereof, wherein a reel is rotatably connected inside the main body, and the reel and the main body are rotatably connected via a rotating shaft, wherein support frames rotatably connected to two sets of rotating shafts are fixed on both sides of the main body, and a bearing is arranged between the support frame and the rotating shaft;
[0007] A wire is wound around the outside of the reel, a water level sensor located at the bottom of the main body is fixed to one end of the wire, and a monitoring transmission module located at the top of the top cover is fixed to the other end of the wire, a limit rod located at the outside of the wire is fixed to the bottom of the reel, first bevel gears are fixed to the outside of the two sets of rotating shafts, and second bevel gears meshing with the first bevel gears are rotatably connected on both sides of the inside of the main body;
[0008] The tops of the two sets of the second bevel gears are both fixed with transmission shafts, and gears are fixed on the outsides of the transmission shafts. The top of the main body is rotatably connected to a gear ring meshing with the two sets of gears, and a rotating ring is fixed on the top of the gear ring.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, a reel that can retract and release the wire is arranged inside the main body, wherein the rotation of the reel can retract and release the wire connected to the water level sensor. According to the water tanks of different specifications and heights, the staff can manually rotate the rotating ring, and then drive the gear and the transmission shaft to rotate through the gear ring, and with the cooperation of the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear, the reel can be rotated to retract and release the wire. From the above, it can be seen that the utility model as a whole is better suitable for the water level monitoring function of water tanks of different specifications and heights, has a wider range of applications, and is more convenient to operate.
[0010] The utility model is further configured that the top of the wire passes through the top cover and is electrically connected to the monitoring transmission module, and a sealing fixing block matching the wire is fixed at the center position inside the top cover.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the sealing and fixing block not only plays a sealing role, but also plays a role in fixing the wires.
[0012] The utility model is further configured that a protective shell located outside the water level sensor is arranged on the outer side of the bottom of the main body, and the protective shell and the outer wall of the bottom of the main body are connected by threads.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the protective shell can protect the water level sensor when it is not in use.
[0014] The utility model is further configured such that the main body and the top cover are fixedly connected by a plurality of sets of fastening screws, a sealing ring is fixed at the bottom end of the outer side of the top of the main body, and a plurality of sets of mounting holes are provided at the edge of the top of the main body.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the fastening screw plays a role in connecting and fastening the main body and the top cover, and the sealing ring plays a role in sealing the connection between the main body and the water tank.
[0016] To sum up, the utility model mainly has the following beneficial effects: the utility model is provided with a reel for retracting and releasing the wire inside the main body, wherein the rotation of the reel can retract and release the wire connected to the water level sensor, and according to the water tanks of different specifications and heights, the staff manually rotates the rotating ring, and then drives the gear and the transmission shaft to rotate through the gear ring, and with the cooperation of the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear, the reel can be rotated to retract and release the wire. From the above, it can be seen that the utility model as a whole is better suitable for the water level monitoring function of water tanks of different specifications and heights, has a wider range of applications, and is relatively convenient to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 It is an exploded cutaway view of the utility model as a whole;
[0018] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 For this utility model Figure 2 A magnified image of point A;
[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.
[0021] In the figure: 1. main body; 2. top cover; 3. reel; 4. rotating shaft; 5. first bevel gear; 6. second bevel gear; 7. transmission shaft; 8. gear; 9. gear ring; 10. rotating ring; 11. wire; 12. water level sensor; 13. monitoring transmission module; 14. sealing fixing block; 15. protective shell; 16. sealing ring; 17. fastening screw; 18. support frame; 19. limit rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] 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. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the utility model, and cannot be understood as limiting the utility model.
[0023] The following describes an embodiment of the utility model based on its overall structure.
[0024] A water level monitoring device for an insulated water tank, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, it comprises a main body 1 and a top cover 2 arranged on the top thereof, a reel 3 is rotatably connected inside the main body 1, and the reel 3 and the main body 1 are rotatably connected via a rotating shaft 4, wherein support frames 18 rotatably connected to two sets of rotating shafts 4 are fixed on both sides of the main body 1, and a bearing is arranged between the support frame 18 and the rotating shaft 4;
[0025] A wire 11 is wound around the outside of the reel 3, a water level sensor 12 located at the bottom of the main body 1 is fixed at one end of the wire 11, and a monitoring transmission module 13 located at the top of the top cover 2 is fixed at the other end of the wire 11, a limit rod 19 located at the outside of the wire 11 is fixed at the bottom of the reel 3, a first bevel gear 5 is fixed to the outside of the two sets of rotating shafts 4, and second bevel gears 6 meshing with the first bevel gear 5 are rotatably connected on both sides of the inside of the main body 1;
[0026] A transmission shaft 7 is fixed on the top of the two sets of second bevel gears 6, and a gear 8 is fixed on the outside of the transmission shaft 7. A gear ring 9 meshing with the two sets of gears 8 is rotatably connected to the top of the main body 1, and a rotating ring 10 is fixed on the top of the gear ring 9. When the reel 3 rotates, the reel 3 drives the limit rod 19 to rotate synchronously. After the limit rod 19 rotates, the wire 11 can be retracted and released, so that the wire 11 is wound around or detached from the outer wall of the reel 3;
[0027] According to the water tanks of different specifications and heights, the staff can manually rotate the rotating ring 10, and then drive the gear 8 and the transmission shaft 7 to rotate through the ring gear 9. With the cooperation of the first bevel gear 5 and the second bevel gear 6, the reel 3 can be rotated to perform the retraction and release operation of the wire 11. It can be seen from the above that the utility model as a whole is better suitable for the water level monitoring function of water tanks of different specifications and heights, has a wider range of applications, and is more convenient to operate.
[0028] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The top of the wire 11 passes through the top cover 2 and is electrically connected to the monitoring transmission module 13, and a sealing fixing block 14 matching the wire 11 is fixed at the center position inside the top cover 2. The utility model sets the above structure, wherein the sealing fixing block 14 not only plays a sealing role, but also plays a role in fixing the wire 11.
[0029] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 A protective shell 15 is provided on the outside of the water level sensor 12 at the bottom of the main body 1, and the protective shell 15 and the outer wall of the bottom of the main body 1 are connected by threads. The utility model sets the above structure, wherein the protective shell 15 avoids protecting the water level sensor 12 when not in use.
[0030] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The main body 1 and the top cover 2 are fixedly connected by multiple sets of fastening screws 17, a sealing ring 16 is fixed to the bottom end of the outer side of the top of the main body 1, and multiple sets of mounting holes are provided at the top edge of the main body 1. The utility model sets the above structure, wherein the fastening screws 17 play a role in fastening the connection between the main body 1 and the top cover 2, and the sealing ring plays a role in sealing the connection between the main body 1 and the water tank.
[0031] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: when in use, a through hole with the same diameter as the main body 1 is opened at the top of the water tank, the main body 1 is placed inside the through hole, and is tightly installed with the box body through the mounting ring on the outside of the top of the main body 1 and the mounting hole, wherein a sealing ring 16 is fixed at the bottom of the mounting ring, thereby ensuring the sealing after installation and preventing the temperature inside the water tank from escaping;
[0032] A monitoring and transmission module 13 is fixed on the top of the top cover 2, wherein a central control board and a wireless transmission module are arranged in the monitoring and transmission module 13, so that the water level data monitored by the water level sensor 12 can be processed by the central control board and then transmitted to the cloud through the wireless transmission module, thereby realizing remote centralized monitoring;
[0033] Furthermore, the monitoring transmission module 13 contains a battery module to supply power to the monitoring transmission module 13, and an external power line can also be used for power supply;
[0034] A reel 3 capable of retracting and releasing the wire 11 is provided inside the main body 1, wherein the rotation of the reel 3 can retract and release the wire 11 connected to the water level sensor 12;
[0035] Specifically, when the reel 3 rotates, the reel 3 drives the limit rod 19 to rotate synchronously. After the limit rod 19 rotates, the wire 11 can be retracted and released, so that the wire 11 is wound around or detached from the outer wall of the reel 3;
[0036] According to the water tanks of different specifications and heights, the staff can manually rotate the rotating ring 10, and then drive the gear 8 and the transmission shaft 7 to rotate through the gear ring 9. Under the cooperation of the first bevel gear 5 and the second bevel gear 6, the reel 3 can be rotated to play the retracting and releasing operation of the wire 11. As can be seen from the above, the utility model is better applicable to the water level monitoring function of water tanks of different specifications and heights, has a wider range of applications, and is more convenient to operate;
[0037] Furthermore, when the utility model is transported and moved as a whole, the protective shell 15 can be fixed on the outside of the water level sensor 12, thereby avoiding the protection of the water level sensor 12 when not in use.
[0038] Although an embodiment of the utility model has been shown and described, this specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the utility model and is not a limitation of the utility model. The specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions and variations to the embodiments without creative contributions as needed without departing from the principles and purpose of the utility model. However, as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the utility model, they are protected by patent law.
Claims
1. A water level monitoring device for an insulated water tank, comprising a main body (1) and a top cover (2) arranged on the top thereof, characterized in that: The main body (1) is internally rotatably connected with a reel (3), and the reel (3) and the main body (1) are rotatably connected via a rotating shaft (4); A wire (11) is wound around the outside of the reel (3); a water level sensor (12) located at the bottom of the main body (1) is fixed to one end of the wire (11); a monitoring transmission module (13) located at the top of the top cover (2) is fixed to the other end of the wire (11); a limit rod (19) located at the outside of the wire (11) is fixed to the bottom of the reel (3); first bevel gears (5) are fixed to the outside of the two sets of rotating shafts (4); and second bevel gears (6) meshing with the first bevel gears (5) are rotatably connected to both sides of the inside of the main body (1); A transmission shaft (7) is fixed on the top of the two sets of the second bevel gears (6), and a gear (8) is fixed on the outside of the transmission shaft (7). The top of the main body (1) is rotatably connected to a gear ring (9) meshing with the two sets of gears (8), and a rotating ring (10) is fixed on the top of the gear ring (9).
2. The water level monitoring device for the insulated water tank according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The top of the wire (11) passes through the top cover (2) and is electrically connected to the monitoring transmission module (13), and a sealing fixing block (14) matching the wire (11) is fixed at the center position inside the top cover (2).
3. The water level monitoring device for the thermal insulation water tank according to claim 1 is characterized in that: Support frames (18) rotatably connected to the two sets of rotating shafts (4) are fixed on both sides of the main body (1), and bearings are arranged between the support frames (18) and the rotating shafts (4).
4. The water level monitoring device for the insulated water tank according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A protective shell (15) located outside the water level sensor (12) is arranged on the outside of the bottom of the main body (1), and the protective shell (15) and the outer wall of the bottom of the main body (1) are connected by threads.
5. The water level monitoring device for the insulated water tank according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The main body (1) and the top cover (2) are fixedly connected via a plurality of sets of fastening screws (17).
6. The water level monitoring device for the insulated water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring (16) is fixed to the bottom end of the outer side of the top of the main body (1), and a plurality of mounting holes are provided at the top edge of the main body (1).