Waterproof shell for Internet of Things water meter

Abstract

The waterproof shell comprises a device body, the device body comprises a water meter, a mounting frame and a control box, the mounting frame is mounted at the top of the water meter, and the control box is mounted at the top of the mounting frame; the control box comprises a lower box body and an upper box body; the upper box body is mounted at the top of the lower box body; the lower box body is of an n-shaped structure, an embedded sealing groove is formed in the lower box body, the embedded sealing groove is of an n-shaped structure, and a plurality of sets of bottom locking holes are formed in the surface of the embedded sealing groove; the upper box body is of an n-shaped structure, an embedded sealing block is arranged at the bottom end of the upper box body, the embedded sealing block is of an n-shaped structure, a plurality of sets of top locking holes are formed in the surface of the embedded sealing block, and the top locking holes are of a through structure. According to the waterproof shell for the water meter of the internet of things, the overall sealing performance can be improved through embedded connection, and a circuit board and electronic elements in the waterproof shell are protected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of Internet of Things water meters, in particular to a waterproof shell for an Internet of Things water meter. Background Art

[0002] A water meter is an instrument for measuring water flow, most of which measure the cumulative flow of water. It is generally divided into two categories: volumetric water meters and velocity water meters. It originated in the UK and has a history of nearly two hundred years. When choosing the specifications of a water meter, you should first estimate the size and range of the flow rate normally used, and then choose the water meter with the specification that is closest to the commonly used flow rate as the first choice.

[0003] Existing IoT water meters have the following defects:

[0004] The existing electronic control box of the IoT water meter is not tightly sealed, which easily leads to water ingress into the control box, further affecting the stable operation of the electronic components in the control box. Therefore, a solution is needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] 1. Technical issues to be solved

[0006] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a waterproof housing for an Internet of Things water meter to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0007] (II) Technical solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the utility model is implemented through the following technical solutions: a waterproof housing for an Internet of Things water meter, comprising a device body, the device body comprising a water meter, a mounting frame and a control box, the mounting frame being mounted on the top of the water meter, and the control box being mounted on the top of the mounting frame; the control box comprising a lower box body and an upper box body, the upper box body being mounted on the top of the lower box body; the lower box body being in an N-shaped structure, an embedded sealing groove being provided inside the lower box body, the embedded sealing groove being in an N-shaped structure, and a plurality of groups of bottom locking holes being provided on the surface of the embedded sealing groove; the upper box body being in an N-shaped structure, an embedded sealing block being provided at the bottom end of the upper box body, the embedded sealing block being in an N-shaped structure, and a plurality of groups of top locking holes being provided on the surface of the embedded sealing block, and the top locking holes being a through structure.

[0009] Preferably, a water meter embedding opening is provided on the right side of the surface of the lower box body and the upper box body, and the water meter embedding opening is a circular structure and a through structure.

[0010] Preferably, the mounting frame is in a rectangular structure and has a through structure inside. The four corners of the mounting frame are in an arc-shaped structure. Side support blocks are provided on both sides of the left and right sides of the mounting frame. The side support blocks are in a trapezoidal structure. The side support blocks and the mounting frame have a smooth transition and are integrally processed and formed. Notches for pipes to pass through are provided at both the front and rear ends of the mounting frame.

[0011] Preferably, the embedded sealing groove and the surface of the embedded sealing block are both provided with sealing gaskets, and the sealing gaskets are made of rubber.

[0012] (III) Beneficial effects

[0013] The utility model provides a waterproof housing for an Internet of Things water meter. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] The waterproof shell of this IoT water meter is connected through an embedded connection to improve the overall sealing and protect the internal circuit boards and electronic components. The installation and disassembly of this device are very simple and can be convenient for staff to use. This device is also equipped with a bottom support device, which can stabilize the overall bottom and facilitate the overall installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lower box body of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the upper box body of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the installation frame of the utility model.

[0019] In the figure, 1. device body; 2. water meter; 3. mounting frame; 4. control box; 5. lower box body; 6. upper box body; 7. embedded sealing groove; 8. bottom locking hole; 9. embedded sealing block; 10. top locking hole; 11. sealing gasket; 12. water meter embedding port; 13. side support block; 14. pipe passing through gap. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] 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.

[0021] See also Figure 1-4 The embodiment of the utility model provides a technical solution: a waterproof housing for an Internet of Things water meter, comprising a device body 1, wherein the device body 1 comprises a water meter 2, a mounting frame 3 and a control box 4, wherein the mounting frame 3 is mounted on the top of the water meter 2, and the control box 4 is mounted on the top of the mounting frame 3;

[0022] The control box 4 comprises a lower box body 5 and an upper box body 6, and the upper box body 6 is mounted on the top of the lower box body 5;

[0023] Furthermore, the lower box body 5 is in an N-shaped structure, an embedded sealing groove 7 is provided inside the lower box body 5, the embedded sealing groove 7 is in an N-shaped structure, and a plurality of bottom locking holes 8 are provided on the surface of the embedded sealing groove 7;

[0024] Specifically, the upper box body 6 is in an N-shaped structure, and an embedded sealing block 9 is provided at the bottom end of the upper box body 6. The embedded sealing block 9 is in an N-shaped structure, and a plurality of groups of top locking holes 10 are opened on the surface of the embedded sealing block 9. The top locking holes 10 are through-type structures. When assembling the control box 4, the staff covers the upper box body 6 on the top of the lower box body 5, and the embedded sealing block 9 at the bottom of the upper box body 6 can be embedded in the embedded sealing groove 7 inside the lower box body 5, and the lower box body 5 and the upper box body 6 can be further installed through the concave-convex structure. When the upper box body 6 is covered on the top of the lower box body 5, the top locking hole 10 and the bottom locking hole 8 will correspond to each other. The staff uses a waterproof and sealing screw to insert it into the top locking hole 10, and then the bottom of the screw is locked in the bottom locking hole 8, and the upper box body 6 and the lower box body 5 can be further sealed.

[0025] Differently, a water meter insertion opening 12 is provided on the right side of the surface of the lower box body 5 and the upper box body 6. The water meter insertion opening 12 is a circular structure and a through structure. The water meter insertion opening 12 is for facilitating the insertion of the meter from the bottom, thereby limiting and connecting the control box 4 and the water meter.

[0026] Effectively, the mounting frame 3 is in a rectangular structure, and the interior is a through structure, the four corners of the mounting frame 3 are in an arc-shaped structure, side support blocks 13 are provided on both sides of the mounting frame 3, the side support blocks 13 are in a trapezoidal structure, the side support blocks 13 and the mounting frame 3 are in a smooth transition and integrally processed structure, pipe outlet notches 14 are provided on both ends of the mounting frame 3, the pipe outlet notches 14 at the front and rear ends of the mounting frame 3 are for facilitating the outlet of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe, and can also achieve the purpose of fixing, and the side support blocks 13 on the left and right sides of the mounting frame 3 can contact the ground, further achieving the purpose of supporting the device body 1 and stabilizing the bottom of the water meter 2.

[0027] Applicably, the surfaces of the embedded sealing groove 7 and the embedded sealing block 9 are both provided with sealing gaskets 11, and the sealing gaskets 11 are made of rubber. The sealing gaskets 11 can make the seal between the embedded sealing groove 7 and the embedded sealing block 9 tighter, preventing water from entering through the gap.

[0028] Working principle: During operation, the staff covers the upper box body 6 onto the top of the lower box body 5, and the embedded sealing block 9 at the bottom of the upper box body 6 can be embedded in the embedded sealing groove 7 inside the lower box body 5, and the lower box body 5 and the upper box body 6 can be further installed through the concave-convex structure. The embedded sealing groove 7 and the embedded sealing block 9 are both provided with sealing gaskets 11 on the surface. The sealing gasket 11 can make the seal between the embedded sealing groove 7 and the embedded sealing block 9 tighter to prevent water from entering through the gap. When the upper box body 6 is covered on the top of the lower box body 5, the top locking hole 10 and the bottom locking hole 8 will correspond to each other. The staff uses a waterproof and sealing screw to insert the top locking hole 10, and then locks the bottom of the screw in the bottom locking hole 8, and further seals the upper box body 6 and the lower box body 5.

[0029] The utility model includes 1. device body; 2. water meter; 3. mounting frame; 4. control box; 5. lower box body; 6. upper box body; 7. embedded sealing groove; 8. bottom locking hole; 9. embedded sealing block; 10. top locking hole; 11. sealing gasket; 12. water meter embedding port; 13. side support block; 14. pipeline penetration gap. All components are universal standard parts or components known to technical personnel in this field, and their structures and principles can be known to technical personnel in this field through technical manuals or through conventional experimental methods. The utility model solves the problem that the electronic control box of the existing Internet of Things water meter is not tightly sealed, which easily leads to water ingress into the control box, further affecting the stable operation of the electronic components in the control box. The utility model can improve the overall sealing through embedded connection through the combination of the above components to protect the internal circuit boards and electronic components.

[0030] The above shows and describes the basic principles and main features of the utility model and the advantages of the utility model. For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the utility model. Therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive. The scope of the utility model is limited by the attached claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all changes within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims. Any figure mark in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.

[0031] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A waterproof housing for an Internet of Things water meter, characterized in that: The device comprises a device body (1), wherein the device body (1) comprises a water meter (2), a mounting frame (3) and a control box (4), wherein the mounting frame (3) is mounted on the top of the water meter (2), and the control box (4) is mounted on the top of the mounting frame (3); The control box (4) comprises a lower box body (5) and an upper box body (6), wherein the upper box body (6) is mounted on the top of the lower box body (5); The lower box body (5) is in an N-shaped structure, an embedded sealing groove (7) is provided inside the lower box body (5), the embedded sealing groove (7) is in an N-shaped structure, and a plurality of groups of bottom locking holes (8) are provided on the surface of the embedded sealing groove (7); The upper box body (6) is in an N-shaped structure. An embedded sealing block (9) is provided at the bottom end of the upper box body (6). The embedded sealing block (9) is in an N-shaped structure. A plurality of groups of top locking holes (10) are provided on the surface of the embedded sealing block (9). The top locking holes (10) are of a through structure.

2. The waterproof housing for an Internet of Things water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The right sides of the surfaces of the lower box body (5) and the upper box body (6) are both provided with water meter embedding openings (12), and the water meter embedding openings (12) are circular and through-type structures.

3. The waterproof housing for an Internet of Things water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting frame (3) is in a rectangular structure, and the interior is a through-type structure. The four corners of the mounting frame (3) are in an arc-shaped structure. Side support blocks (13) are provided on both sides of the mounting frame (3). The side support blocks (13) are in a trapezoidal structure. The side support blocks (13) and the mounting frame (3) are in a smooth transition and integrally processed and formed structure. Pipeline penetration notches (14) are provided at both the front and rear ends of the mounting frame (3).

4. The waterproof housing for an Internet of Things water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surfaces of the embedded sealing groove (7) and the embedded sealing block (9) are both provided with sealing gaskets (11), and the sealing gaskets (11) are made of rubber material.

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