Internet of Things type remote alarm electronic flowmeter
By designing an IoT remote alarm flowmeter, the situation in the prior art that the abnormal fluid flow in the pipeline cannot be obtained in a timely manner, the convenience and safety of fluid flow monitoring are achieved, and labor costs are reduced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421367172.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-14
AI Technical Summary
When the existing flow meter is abnormal in fluid flow in the pipeline, staff need to go to the site for inspection, which leads to the inability to know the abnormal situation in time, which increases production risks, and the cost of manual regular inspection is high.
A remote alarm flowmeter in the Internet of Things is designed, including a flow measurement module, a control module and a remote alarm module, which can alert staff through a remote alarm device when an abnormal fluid flow is detected, and can be remotely controlled through an electronically controlled valve.
It realizes timely remote alarms when fluid flow is abnormal, reduces the demand for on-site inspection, improves the convenience of flow monitoring, reduces labor costs, and improves the safety of pipeline fluid transportation through remote control of electronic control valves.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of measurement and control equipment, in particular to an Internet of Things type remote alarm flow meter. Background Art
[0002] In the field of measurement and control, flow meter is a commonly used measuring device, which is an instrument used to measure the total amount of fluid in a selected time interval. In simple terms, it is an instrument used to measure the flow rate of fluid in a pipeline or open channel.
[0003] At present, flow meters only include flow measurement functions. For abnormal fluid flow that may occur in the pipeline, staff need to go to the pipeline site to check the flow meter before they can know about it. As a result, when abnormal fluid flow in the pipeline occurs, if the operation and maintenance personnel fail to check the flow meter in the first time, they will not be able to know the abnormal fluid flow in the pipeline in time; and the operation and maintenance personnel cannot deal with the abnormal fluid flow in the first time. If the abnormal fluid flow in the pipeline lasts too long, it will also bring hidden dangers to production. In addition, the method of regular manual inspection is too costly for pipeline maintenance. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model aims to provide an Internet of Things type remote alarm flow meter, which is used for remote alarm when abnormal flow occurs in a pipeline.
[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:
[0006] An Internet of Things type remote alarm flowmeter, comprising: a flow measurement module, a control module, and a remote alarm module; wherein the flow measurement module comprises a measuring component and a display component; the measuring component is arranged in a pipeline; the display component is arranged outside the pipeline and above the measuring component, and is used to display the flow situation of the fluid in the pipeline; the control module is connected to the display component and is used to send alarm information to the remote alarm module; the remote alarm module is connected to the control module via a remote communication method and is used to issue an alarm after receiving the alarm information.
[0007] In one possible design, the IoT remote alarm flowmeter also includes: an electronically controlled valve; an electronically controlled valve, which is arranged on the fluid pipeline and located upstream of the measuring component.
[0008] In a possible design, the control module includes: a first controller and a communicator; the first controller is electrically connected to the display component and the communicator respectively; the first controller is used to generate alarm information.
[0009] In a possible design, the control module also includes: a second controller, which is electrically connected to the communicator and the electric-controlled valve respectively; and the second controller is used to control the opening or closing of the electric-controlled valve.
[0010] In a possible design, the communicator is electrically connected to the first controller and the second controller respectively; the communicator is also connected to the remote alarm module via remote communication.
[0011] In one possible design, the IoT-type remote alarm flowmeter also includes: a local alarm module; the local alarm module is connected to the control module and is arranged on one side of the flow measurement module for local alarm.
[0012] In summary, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0013] The utility model proposes an Internet of Things type remote alarm flow meter, which can warn the staff through a remote alarm device when an abnormal situation of the fluid flow in the pipeline is detected. In this way, the staff does not need to go to the site to check the flow displayed by the flow detection device, and can directly obtain the fluid flow situation in the pipeline remotely, which greatly improves the convenience of flow monitoring and reduces the manpower cost of maintaining the pipeline. In addition, an electric valve can also be set in the Internet of Things type remote alarm flow meter proposed by the utility model, so that when the fluid flow is abnormal and the pipeline needs to be shut down urgently, the staff can remotely control the electric valve to close, block the abnormal flow of the fluid in the pipeline, and improve the safety of pipeline fluid transportation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an Internet of Things type remote alarm flow meter provided by an embodiment of the utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of an Internet of Things type remote alarm flow meter provided by an embodiment of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of another IoT type remote alarm flow meter provided by an embodiment of the utility model;
[0017] Figure numerals: 1-flow measurement module; 2-control module; 3-remote alarm module; 4-electrically controlled valve; 5-local alarm module; 101-measuring component; 102-display component; 201-first controller; 202-second controller; 203-communicator. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] 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.
[0019] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of the present invention, words such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of the present invention should not be interpreted as being more preferred or more advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present related concepts in a specific way.
[0020] It should be noted that the architecture described in the embodiment of the utility model is for more clearly illustrating the technical solution of the embodiment of the utility model, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the utility model. Ordinary technicians in this field can know that with the evolution of related industry technologies and the emergence of other equipment, the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the utility model is also applicable to similar technical problems.
[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
[0022] In the field of measurement and control, flow meter is a commonly used measuring device, which is an instrument used to measure the total amount of fluid in a selected time interval. In simple terms, it is an instrument used to measure the flow rate of fluid in a pipeline or open channel.
[0023] At present, flow meters only include flow measurement functions. For abnormal fluid flow that may occur in the pipeline, staff need to go to the pipeline site to check the flow meter before they can know about it. As a result, when abnormal fluid flow in the pipeline occurs, if the operation and maintenance personnel fail to check the flow meter in the first time, they will not be able to know the abnormal fluid flow in the pipeline in time; and the operation and maintenance personnel cannot deal with the abnormal fluid flow in the first time. If the abnormal fluid flow in the pipeline lasts too long, it will also bring hidden dangers to production. In addition, the method of regular manual inspection is too costly for pipeline maintenance.
[0024] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems in the industry, the utility model proposes an Internet of Things type remote alarm flow meter, which can remotely alarm when the fluid flow in the pipeline is abnormal, and directly notify the remote staff that the flow in the pipeline is abnormal. In this way, the staff does not need to go to the site to check the flow displayed by the flow detection device, but can directly obtain the fluid flow in the pipeline remotely, which greatly improves the convenience of flow monitoring and reduces the labor cost of maintaining the pipeline.
[0025] The utility model provides an Internet of Things type remote alarm flowmeter, which comprises: a flow measurement module 1, a control module 2, a remote alarm module 3, and an electric control valve 4.
[0026] In one example, Figure 1 As shown, in the Internet of Things type remote alarm flow meter provided by the utility model:
[0027] The flow measurement module 1 is used to measure and display the flow conditions of the fluid in the pipeline.
[0028] Specifically, the flow measurement module 1 can be divided into two parts: a measuring component 101 and a display component 102. The measuring component 101 is arranged in the pipeline; the display component 102 is arranged outside the pipeline and located above the measuring component 101, and can display the flow of the fluid in the pipeline.
[0029] It is understandable that the measuring component 101 can be implemented as an electromagnetic flowmeter, a turbine flowmeter, a mechanical flowmeter, an ultrasonic flowmeter, or other devices with a flow measurement function in actual applications.
[0030] The control module 2 is connected to the display component 102 .
[0031] Optionally, the connection between the control module 2 and the display component 102 is an electrical connection.
[0032] Specifically, the control module 2 can obtain the flow data of the fluid in the pipeline measured by the flow measurement module 1 by connecting with the display component 102. Further, when the control module 2 determines that the flow data of the fluid in the current pipeline is not within the normal range, it will generate an alarm message and send it to the remote alarm module 3.
[0033] Optionally, when the control module 2 receives an operation instruction to close the electric-controlled valve 4 from the remote alarm module 3 , the control module 2 can control the electric-controlled valve 4 to change to an open or closed state.
[0034] In one possible implementation, Figure 2 As shown, the control module 2 includes three sub-modules: a first controller 201 , a second controller 202 , and a communicator 203 .
[0035] The first controller 201 is electrically connected to the display component 102 and the communicator 203. The first controller 201 is used to generate alarm information when the flow data of the fluid in the current pipeline is not within the normal range, and send it to the remote alarm module 3 through the communicator 203.
[0036] Specifically, the first controller 201 obtains the current flow data obtained by the flow measurement module 1 through the electrical connection between the display component 102; thereafter, the first controller 201 compares the obtained current flow data with the preset threshold value. When the first controller 201 determines that the flow data of the fluid in the current pipeline is not within the normal range, the first controller 201 generates an alarm message and sends the alarm message to the communicator 203 through the electrical connection between the communicator 203 and the communicator 203. Subsequently, the communicator 203 can send the alarm message to the remote alarm module 3.
[0037] And the second controller 202 is electrically connected to the communicator 203 and the electric control valve 4. The second controller is used to control the electric control valve 4 to change to an open or closed state when receiving an operation instruction for the electric control valve 4 from the remote alarm module 3.
[0038] Specifically, the second controller 202 receives operation instructions for the electric-controlled valve 4 from the remote alarm module 3 through the electrical connection between the communicator 203 and the electric-controlled valve 4; then, the second controller 202 controls the electric-controlled valve 4 to open or close through the electrical connection between the second controller 202 and the electric-controlled valve 4.
[0039] It can be understood that when the flow data of the fluid in the current pipeline is not within the normal range, the operating instruction from the remote alarm module 3 is to instruct to close the electric-controlled valve 4; similarly, when the flow data of the fluid in the pipeline returns to the normal range, the operating instruction from the remote alarm module 3 is to instruct to open the electric-controlled valve 4.
[0040] The communicator 203 is connected to the first controller 201 and the second controller 202 respectively. In addition, the communicator 203 is connected to the remote alarm module 3 through remote communication. Specifically, the communicator 203 is used to send alarm information to the remote alarm module 3; and is also used to receive the operation instruction of closing the electric control valve 4 from the remote alarm module 3, and forward it to the second controller 202.
[0041] Exemplarily, the communicator 203 may have a built-in Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) module, or may implement communication functions with other modules through other feasible communication methods, which is not specifically limited in the present invention.
[0042] The above describes that the control module 2 includes three submodules.
[0043] And, the electric control valve 4 is arranged on the fluid pipeline and is located upstream of the measuring component 2. The electric control valve 4 is used to respond to the control instruction of the second controller 202, and block the flow of the fluid in the pipeline in the case of abnormal flow; or restore the flow of the fluid in the pipeline after the staff eliminates the fault and the abnormal flow is eliminated.
[0044] Based on the above technical solution, the IoT remote alarm flowmeter provided by the utility model can warn the staff through a remote alarm device when an abnormal situation of the fluid flow in the pipeline is detected. In this way, the staff does not need to go to the site to check the flow displayed by the flow detection device, and can directly obtain the fluid flow situation in the pipeline remotely, which greatly improves the convenience of flow monitoring and reduces the manpower cost of maintaining the pipeline. In addition, an electric valve can also be set in the IoT remote alarm flowmeter proposed by the utility model, so that when the fluid flow is abnormal and the pipeline needs to be shut down urgently, the staff can remotely control the electric valve to close, block the abnormal flow of the fluid in the pipeline, and improve the safety of pipeline fluid transportation.
[0045] In another example, Figure 3 As shown, the Internet of Things type remote alarm flow meter provided by the utility model may also include: a local alarm module 5.
[0046] The local alarm module 5 is connected to the control module 2 and is arranged on one side of the flow measurement module 1 for local alarm. It should be noted that the alarm mode of the local alarm module 5 can be sound and light alarm or other alarm modes, which is not limited in the present invention.
[0047] That is to say, when the flow of the fluid in the pipeline is abnormal, the local alarm module 5 will also, under the control of the control module 2, issue an alarm on one side of the flow measurement device to ensure that when there are no remote staff, the on-site staff can notice the abnormal flow of the pipeline here.
[0048] In a possible implementation, the Internet of Things type remote alarm flow meter provided by the utility model also includes a main control switch and a sub-control switch.
[0049] Among them, the master control switch is used to control the power on or off of the IoT remote alarm flow meter.
[0050] Sub-control switches are used to control the operation of various components in the IoT type remote alarm flow meter.
[0051] Optionally, the sub-control switches can be divided into flow measurement module 1 control switch, control module 2 control switch, remote alarm module 3 control switch, electric control valve 4 control switch, and local alarm module 5 control switch, which respectively control the opening or closing of the flow measurement module 1, control module 2, remote alarm module 3, electric control valve 4, and local alarm module 5.
[0052] It should be pointed out that Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 The composition structure shown in the figure does not constitute a limitation on the IoT type remote alarm flow meter, except Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 In addition to the components shown, the IoT-type remote alarm flow meter may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or arrange the components differently.
[0053] It should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" in the specification, claims and drawings of the utility model are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units that are not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units that are inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.
[0054] It should be understood that in the present utility model, "at least one (item)" means one or more, "more than one" means two or more, "at least two (items)" means two or three and more than three, and "and / or" is used to describe the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, "A and / or B" can mean: only A exists, only B exists, and A and B exist at the same time, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the previous and next associated objects are in an "or" relationship. "At least one of the following items" or similar expressions refers to any combination of these items, including any combination of single items or plural items. For example, at least one of a, b or c can mean: a, b, c, "a and b", "a and c", "b and c", or "a and b and c", where a, b, c can be single or plural.
[0055] The above is only a specific implementation of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be based on the protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1. An Internet of Things type remote alarm electronic flow meter, characterized in that: The Internet of Things type remote alarm electronic flow meter comprises: a flow measurement module, a control module, and a remote alarm module; Wherein, the flow measurement module comprises a measuring component and a display component; the measuring component is arranged in the pipeline; the display component is arranged outside the pipeline and above the measuring component, and is used to display the flow condition of the fluid in the pipeline; The control module is connected to the display component and is used to send alarm information to the remote alarm module; The remote alarm module is connected to the control module via remote communication, and is used to issue an alarm after receiving the alarm information.
2. The Internet of Things type remote alarm electronic flow meter according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The Internet of Things type remote alarm electronic flow meter also includes: an electronically controlled valve; The electrically controlled valve is arranged on the fluid pipeline and is located upstream of the measuring component.
3. The Internet of Things type remote alarm electronic flow meter according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The control module includes: a first controller and a communicator; The first controller is electrically connected to the display component and the communicator respectively; the first controller is used to generate alarm information.
4. The Internet of Things type remote alarm electronic flow meter according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The control module further includes: a second controller; The second controller is electrically connected to the communicator and the electric-controlled valve respectively; the second controller is used to control the opening or closing of the electric-controlled valve.
5. The Internet of Things type remote alarm electronic flow meter according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The communicator is electrically connected to the first controller and the second controller respectively; the communicator is also connected to the remote alarm module via remote communication.
6. The Internet of Things type remote alarm electronic flow meter according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The Internet of Things type remote alarm electronic flow meter also includes: a local alarm module; The local alarm module is connected to the control module and is arranged at one side of the flow measurement module, and is used for local alarm.