Water meter pipe section sealing structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water meter pipe section sealing structure which comprises a pipe section, a pipe hoop and an energy converter shell, the pipe hoop and the energy converter shell are completely matched and form a pipeline hollow cavity, the pipe section is completely arranged in the pipeline hollow cavity in a penetrating mode, two energy converter holes are formed in the top wall of the pipe section, two energy converter grooves are formed in the bottom of the energy converter shell, and the two energy converter holes are communicated with the energy converter grooves. The transducer groove is embedded in the transducer hole, an ultrasonic transducer assembly is arranged in the transducer groove, an ultrasonic measuring pipe assembly is arranged in the pipe section in a penetrating mode, and the ultrasonic transducer assembly is matched with the ultrasonic measuring pipe assembly to achieve ultrasonic measurement. By the adoption of the novel sealing design, leakage of the water meter pipe section is effectively prevented, the accuracy and reliability of the water meter are improved, and compared with the prior art, the sealing structure is simpler, easy to install and maintain and good in pressure resistance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water meter pipe section sealing, in particular to a water meter pipe section sealing structure. Background Art

[0002] In daily life, water meters are tools for measuring household water consumption, and their sealing performance is crucial to the normal operation of water meters.

[0003] The common water meter pipe segment sealing structure on the market has high production costs and is prone to water leakage during the manufacturing process, resulting in inaccurate water meter readings or even damage. Therefore, a new water meter pipe segment sealing structure is needed to improve the sealing and reliability of the water meter while mainly solving the cost problem. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of the utility model and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the specification abstract and utility model name of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, specification abstract and utility model name, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0005] In view of the above problems existing in the existing water meter pipe section sealing structure, the present utility model is proposed.

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a water meter pipe section sealing structure to solve the problem that the existing water meter pipe section sealing structure has high manufacturing cost on the one hand and is prone to water leakage during the manufacturing process on the other hand, resulting in inaccurate water meter readings or even damage.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a water meter pipe section sealing structure, comprising a pipe section, a pipe clamp and a transducer shell, the pipe clamp and the transducer shell are completely matched and form a hollow cavity of the pipeline, the pipe section is completely penetrated into the hollow cavity of the pipeline, two transducer holes are opened on the top wall of the pipe section, two transducer grooves are arranged on the bottom of the transducer shell, the transducer grooves are embedded in the transducer holes, an ultrasonic transducer assembly is arranged in the transducer groove, an ultrasonic measuring tube assembly is penetrated in the pipe section, and the ultrasonic transducer assembly cooperates with the ultrasonic measuring tube assembly to realize ultrasonic measurement.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the water meter pipe section sealing structure described in the utility model, wherein: a group of uniform joint blocks are arranged on the pipe clamp, a group of joint holes corresponding to the joint blocks are arranged on the transducer shell, and the joint blocks are completely embedded in the joint holes to achieve complete fit between the pipe clamp and the transducer shell.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the water meter pipe section sealing structure described in the utility model, wherein: the transducer groove is embedded in the transducer hole, and the bottom wall of the transducer groove is flush with the cross-section of the inner wall at the corresponding position of the transducer hole.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the water meter pipe section sealing structure described in the utility model, the ultrasonic transducer assembly includes a ceramic chip filled in the bottom of the transducer groove, a sealing gasket filled in the upper part of the ceramic chip and an adapter plate filled in the upper part of the sealing gasket; the ultrasonic reflector configured in the ultrasonic measuring tube assembly is arranged directly below the ceramic chip.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the water meter pipe section sealing structure described in the utility model, wherein: a transducer pad which completely fits the outer wall of the pipe section is also provided on the transducer hole, and the transducer groove fits the transducer pad and is embedded in the transducer hole.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the water meter pipe section sealing structure described in the utility model, a sealing sleeve hole is also opened on the top wall of the pipe section, and a sleeve pad that completely fits the outer wall of the pipe section is also arranged on the sealing sleeve hole, and a sleeve for positioning the ultrasonic measuring tube assembly is passed through the sealing sleeve hole, and a sealing sleeve is also arranged on the sleeve pad, and the sealing sleeve is embedded in the corresponding opening on the top of the transducer shell.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the water meter pipe section sealing structure of the utility model, wherein: a group of first slots and second slots are also opened on the top of the transducer shell, a screw pad is installed on the first slot, and a sealing O-ring is installed on the second slot

[0014] Beneficial effects of the utility model: the utility model provides a water meter pipe section sealing structure. The utility model greatly controls the cost by adopting a new sealing design. At the same time, the use of small sealing components also effectively prevents leakage of the water meter pipe section, thereby improving the sealing and reliability of the water meter. Compared with the prior art, the sealing structure of the utility model is simpler, easy to install and maintain, has a low manufacturing cost and has good pressure resistance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative labor. Among them:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure provided by the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 The utility model provides a schematic diagram of the explosion structure.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a second explosion structure provided by the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, 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 in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0020] 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 embodiments disclosed below.

[0021] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0022] Secondly, the present invention is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagram. When describing the embodiments of the present invention, for the sake of convenience, the cross-sectional diagrams showing the device structure will not be partially enlarged according to the general scale, and the schematic diagrams are only examples, which should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, in actual production, the three-dimensional dimensions of length, width and depth should be included.

[0023] The common water meter pipe sealing structure on the market is expensive on the one hand, and is prone to water leakage during the manufacturing process on the other hand, resulting in inaccurate water meter readings or even damage.

[0024] Therefore, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The utility model provides a water meter pipe section sealing structure, including a pipe section 100, a pipe clamp 200 and a transducer shell 300. The pipe clamp 200 and the transducer shell 300 are completely matched and form a pipe hollow cavity. The pipe section 100 is completely penetrated in the pipe hollow cavity. Two transducer holes 101 are opened on the top wall of the pipe section 100. Two transducer grooves 302 are arranged at the bottom of the transducer shell 300. The transducer grooves 302 are embedded in the transducer holes 101. An ultrasonic transducer assembly is arranged in the transducer grooves 302. An ultrasonic measuring tube assembly is penetrated in the pipe section 100. The ultrasonic transducer assembly cooperates with the ultrasonic measuring tube assembly to realize ultrasonic measurement.

[0025] It should be noted that a half groove is provided on the top of the pipe clamp 200 and the bottom of the transducer housing 300 , and the two half grooves fit together to form a hollow pipe cavity for passing the pipe section 100 .

[0026] The ultrasonic transducer assembly and the ultrasonic measuring tube assembly are both direct applications of existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0027] Among them, a group of uniform joint blocks 201 are arranged on the pipe clamp 200, and a group of joint holes 301 corresponding to the joint blocks 201 are arranged on the transducer shell 300. The joint blocks 201 are completely embedded in the joint holes 301 to achieve complete fit between the pipe clamp 200 and the transducer shell 300.

[0028] The transducer slot 302 is embedded in the transducer hole 101 , and the bottom wall of the transducer slot 302 is flush with the cross-section of the inner wall at the corresponding position of the transducer hole 101 .

[0029] The ultrasonic transducer assembly includes a ceramic chip 302a filled in the bottom of the transducer slot 302, a sealing gasket 302b filled in the upper part of the ceramic chip, and an adapter plate 302c filled in the upper part of the sealing gasket;

[0030] The ultrasonic reflector configured in the ultrasonic measuring tube assembly is arranged directly below the ceramic wafer.

[0031] The transducer hole 101 is also provided with a transducer pad 102 which completely fits the outer wall of the pipe section 100, and the transducer slot 302 fits the transducer pad 102 and is embedded in the transducer hole 101. The transducer pad 102 is used to improve the sealing performance of the overall device.

[0032] A sealing sleeve hole 103 is also provided on the top wall of the pipe section 100, and a sleeve pad 104 is also provided on the sealing sleeve hole 103, which is completely fitted with the outer wall of the pipe section 100. A sleeve for positioning the ultrasonic measuring tube assembly is passed through the sealing sleeve hole 103, and a sealing sleeve 105 is also provided on the sleeve pad 104, which is embedded in the corresponding opening on the top of the transducer housing 300. The sleeve pad 104 and the sealing sleeve 105 are used to improve the sealing performance of the overall device.

[0033] A group of first slots and second slots are also formed on the top of the transducer housing 300. The first slots are provided with screw pads 106, and the second slots are provided with sealing O-rings 107. The screw pads 106 and the sealing O-rings 107 are used to improve the sealing performance of the overall device.

[0034] After the implementation of the present invention, the manufacturing cost is low and the water meter pipe section can be effectively prevented from leaking, the accuracy and reliability of the water meter are improved, the maintenance cost is reduced, and the present invention has high practical value.

[0035] The utility model provides a water meter pipe section sealing structure. The invention greatly controls the cost by adopting a novel sealing design. At the same time, the use of a small sealing component also effectively prevents leakage of the water meter pipe section, thereby improving the sealing and reliability of the water meter. Compared with the prior art, the sealing structure of the invention is simpler, easier to install and maintain, has a low manufacturing cost and has good pressure resistance.

[0036] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A water meter pipe section sealing structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a pipe section (100), a pipe clamp (200) and a transducer shell (300), wherein the pipe clamp (200) and the transducer shell (300) are completely matched to form a hollow cavity of the pipe, the pipe section (100) is completely inserted into the hollow cavity of the pipe, two transducer holes (101) are opened on the top wall of the pipe section (100), two transducer slots (302) are arranged on the bottom of the transducer shell (300), the transducer slots (302) are embedded in the transducer holes (101), an ultrasonic transducer assembly is arranged in the transducer slots (302), an ultrasonic measuring tube assembly is inserted in the pipe section (100), and the ultrasonic transducer assembly cooperates with the ultrasonic measuring tube assembly to realize ultrasonic measurement.

2. The water meter pipe section sealing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pipe clamp (200) is provided with a group of uniform joint blocks (201), the transducer housing (300) is provided with a group of joint holes (301) corresponding to the joint blocks (201), and the joint blocks (201) are completely embedded in the joint holes (301) to achieve complete fit between the pipe clamp (200) and the transducer housing (300).

3. The water meter pipe section sealing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transducer slot (302) is embedded in the transducer hole (101), and the bottom wall of the transducer slot (302) is flush with the cross-section of the inner wall at a corresponding position of the transducer hole (101).

4. The water meter pipe section sealing structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The ultrasonic transducer assembly comprises a ceramic wafer (302a) filled in the bottom of the transducer slot (302), a sealing gasket (302b) filled in the upper part of the ceramic wafer, and an adapter plate (302c) filled in the upper part of the sealing gasket; The ultrasonic reflector configured in the ultrasonic measuring tube assembly is arranged directly below the ceramic wafer.

5. The water meter pipe section sealing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transducer hole (101) is also provided with a transducer pad (102) that completely fits the outer wall of the pipe section (100), and the transducer slot (302) fits the transducer pad (102) and is embedded in the transducer hole (101).

6. The water meter pipe section sealing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sealing sleeve hole (103) is also provided on the top wall of the pipe section (100); a sleeve pad (104) which completely fits the outer wall of the pipe section (100) is also provided on the sealing sleeve hole (103); a sleeve for positioning the ultrasonic measuring tube assembly is passed through the sealing sleeve hole (103); a sealing sleeve (105) is also provided on the sleeve pad (104); and the sealing sleeve (105) is embedded in a corresponding opening on the top of the transducer housing (300).

7. The water meter pipe section sealing structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: A group of first slots and second slots are also provided on the top of the transducer housing (300); screw washers (106) are installed on the first slots, and sealing O-rings (107) are installed on the second slots.

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